Network Architect

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise network architectures.
• Develop network infrastructure strategies aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Plan and manage LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and data center network solutions.
• Design and optimize routing and switching infrastructure using Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent technologies.
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Design network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
• Architect cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Conduct network capacity planning, performance analysis, and infrastructure optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend network hardware, software, and emerging technologies.
• Lead network migration, upgrade, and transformation projects.
• Design disaster recovery, redundancy, and high-availability solutions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
• Develop network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and design standards.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Ensure network infrastructure complies with security policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for network solutions and implementation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers and administrators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 7–12 years of experience in networking, including enterprise network design and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI Model, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, and subnetting.
• Extensive experience with routing and switching technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and enterprise WAN technologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or equivalent networking solutions.
• Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and network segmentation.
• Experience designing LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and data center networks.
• Knowledge of cloud networking services such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, or Zabbix.
• Understanding of network redundancy, load balancing, and high-availability architecture.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.