Network Architect

• Design, implement, and manage scalable network solutions for data center, Azure cloud, and hybrid environments, while maintaining multi-cloud capabilities with AWS and GCP.
• Develop and maintain hub/spoke network architectures to optimize performance and reliability across various cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with Application and Data teams to ensure that network designs meet application performance requirements and data flow needs.
• Lead and support a team of network engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Engage with clients to understand their networking needs and provide tailored solutions, ensuring excellent client satisfaction.
• Conduct network environment reviews and provide recommendations for improvements and upgrades tailored to multi-cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Alignment with current industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance network capabilities, particularly in Azure, multi-cloud, hybrid networking (physical and SDN).
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting complex concepts in an understandable manner.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture, with a focus on data center, Azure cloud, and hybrid networking.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing hub/spoke network architectures.
• Proficiency in designing and deploying highly resilient and disaster recovery failover enabled multi-region cloud networking solutions
• Strong expertise in Cisco networking technologies (e.g., routers, switches).
• Proficiency in F5 load balancers and application delivery controllers.
• Proficiency in designing and deploying cloud native load balancing solutions such as Azure Load Balancer and App Gateway
• In-depth knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and security solutions. Proficiency in analyzing on-prem rules / policies for internal / external traffic and design future state rules, SNAT / DNAT etc. for secure connectivity of cloud hosted workloads.
• Experience with Azure networking solutions, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and ExpressRoute. Proficiency in network segmentation design for logical separation of application workloads while enabling network (CIDR / VLAN) scalability for future growth.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud networking solutions and best practices for AWS and GCP.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, F5 Certified, Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer)