Sr Network Architect

Extensive understanding of advanced networking concepts, protocols, architectures, and services.

Extensive proficiency in designing, configuring, and managing complex network environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies .

Extensive knowledge of advanced network protocols and technologies such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN/EVPN, SD-WAN, QoS, IPv4/IPv6, and advanced security protocols .

Strong understanding of enterprise LAN, WAN, Data Center, Internet, and Hybrid Cloud architectures.

Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud networking .

Strong understanding of network security architecture, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, network segmentation, and secure connectivity.

Extensive hands-on experience with network monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting, and performance management tools.

Excellent documentation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Extensive proficiency in network administration, configuration, and architecture tools.

Proven experience leading and managing large-scale network architecture, transformation, and migration projects.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.

Strong ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures.

Strong ability to align network strategies and technology roadmaps with business objectives.

Ability to work effectively with global teams, senior leadership, vendors, service providers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Minimum 15–18+ years of experience in the Network and Security domain.

Extensive experience in network engineering, architecture, and progressively responsible technical leadership roles.

Extensive experience working in large-scale enterprise networking environments.

Extensive experience designing and architecting complex LAN and WAN environments.

Extensive experience with network security and enterprise security architectures.

Extensive experience with Data Center networking and connectivity .

Extensive experience with cloud networking, including Azure and/or AWS .

Extensive experience with SD-WAN and software-defined networking (SDN) concepts.

Proven experience with network transformation, modernization, migration, and optimization initiatives.

Proven experience working with network vendors, ISPs, cloud providers, and technology partners.

Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and architectural direction to engineering and operations teams.

The successful candidate will work as part of a global network architecture and engineering organization and will be expected to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders across different time zones.