Architect Network Engineering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Architect – Network Engineering to lead the design, evolution, and governance of enterprise network architecture across complex hybrid environments. This role is responsible for creating secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing network solutions that support business growth and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to develop architecture standards, modernization roadmaps, and future-ready networking solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and data center environments.
• Lead network transformation initiatives, technology modernization programs, site deployments, cloud connectivity projects, and migrations.
• Develop architecture frameworks, standards, governance practices, and reference designs that ensure scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
• Translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end network architectures, implementation plans, and capacity strategies.
• Embed security principles into network designs, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, access controls, and secure connectivity models.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, data center, and application teams to ensure seamless interoperability and compliance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions to improve network performance, automation, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Review and approve high-level and low-level network designs while maintaining alignment with enterprise standards.
• Create architecture documentation, technical standards, topology diagrams, and decision records.
• Mentor network engineering teams and provide technical leadership on complex networking initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of overall IT experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking, network architecture, or network engineering leadership roles.
• Strong experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.

Skills

• Cisco Meraki
• Cisco Viptela (SD-WAN)
• Fortinet SD-WAN
• Cisco IOS
• Cisco DNA Center
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• BGP
• MPLS
• EIGRP
• OSPF
• QoS
• Network Architecture & NetLAN/WAN Administration
• Routing & Switching
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Network Resilience & High Availability
• Firewall Management
• Compliance & Governance
• Preferred Certifications: CCIE, CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE
• Key Competencies: Strategic Architecture & Solution Design, Technical Leadership & Mentoring, Communication & Stakeholder Management, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Collaboration & Influence, Adaptability & Change Leadership, Accountability & Ownership, Ethics, Inclusion & Respect

Pay

$110,000‑140,000 per