Lead IT Architect

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert for deploying and operating Data Center and Network infrastructure based on standardized architecture.
• Design, build, and operate modern data networks, including transformation of legacy environments using Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), automation, and orchestration.
• Design and deploy cloud network infrastructure across Azure, AWS, and GCP, including core networking components such as VNets/VPCs, subnets, routing, and peering.
• Implement and manage secure hybrid connectivity solutions (e.g., Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect).
• Collaborate closely with factory and operational technology teams to understand end to end workflows and define standard network architectures.
• Proactively monitor and manage network and server infrastructure to ensure high availability and minimize business disruptions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years total IT Infrastructure experience on Data center Network and Cloud infrastructure design and implementation.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in configuring DataCenter Switching and Routing Networks and cloud Networking.
• Preferably AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
• Prior experience designing and managing hybrid and multi cloud connectivity across Azure, AWS, GCP, and on prem data centers.
• Proficiency in connectivity solutions (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, Interconnect, VPNs) for seamless integration.
• Prior experience maintaining governance, standards, and documentation for consistent network design.
• Familiarity with programming, scripting, developing code on Unix using API's, python or equivalent.
• Prior experience leading network operations and troubleshooting for hybrid and multi cloud environments and driving automation and standardization using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Prior experience in delivering secure, scalable network architecture including routing, DNS, and traffic flow across environments.