Network Architect

Job Summary :

The Network Engineer will design, implement, optimize, and maintain robust and secure network infrastructure for enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in managing extensive network systems with a focus on routers, switches, firewalls, and advanced data networking solutions. The candidate will also play a strategic role in cloud connectivity, hybrid solutions, and SD-WAN deployments, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance across global network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Infrastructure Management:

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot routers, switches, and firewalls to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
• Support User VPN configurations and optimize secure remote access.
• Deploy and manage load balancers, DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), NTP, and LAN controllers.

2. Advanced Network Solutions:

• Manage access points, WAN optimizers, and data circuits to maintain optimal data flow and performance.
• Oversee SD-WAN deployments and ensure seamless integration with hybrid cloud solutions.
• Contribute to cloud connectivity and hybrid infrastructure engineering efforts, ensuring enterprise network modernization.

3. Strategic Architecture and Engineering:

• Lead strategic architecture and engineering initiatives for large-scale network systems.
• Collaborate on design and implementation of next-generation networking solutions, including hybrid and multi-cloud integrations.
• Ensure network reliability and scalability through proactive planning and implementation.

4. Network Monitoring and Management:

• Administer over 6K+ network devices across 550+ circuits, maintaining high availability and performance.
• Implement automation and monitoring tools to reduce manual intervention and optimize network efficiency.
• Perform capacity planning, monitoring, and regular audits of network infrastructure.

5. Incident Management and Troubleshooting:

• Proactively monitor network infrastructure and resolve incidents to ensure business continuity.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for critical incidents across LAN/WAN, wireless, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue escalation, root-cause analysis, and resolution.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Miraki Wireless, Palo Alto firewalls, load balancers, and SD-WAN technologies, Cisco Switches and Routers
• Expertise in cloud connectivity and hybrid solutions integrating on-premises and multi-cloud networks.
• Strong knowledge of DDI services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), NTP, and network automation tools.
• Proficiency in managing User VPNs, access points, WAN optimizers, and data circuits.
• Experience with large-scale networks, managing 6K+ network devices and 550+ circuits.
• Familiarity with strategic network architecture, modernization initiatives, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.