We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, optimize, and future-proof our enterprise network environment with a strong focus on scalability, security, performance, and readiness for emerging AI-driven technologies. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco architecture, advanced routing and switching, and modern network design principles to support a growing and evolving business. Based on general knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and lead enterprise network architecture across LAN, WAN, wireless, data center, and cloud-connected environments. Based on general knowledge.
- Develop network strategies that support AI futureproofing, including scalable bandwidth, low-latency design, resilient connectivity, and infrastructure readiness for automation and data-intensive workloads. Based on general knowledge.
- Lead architecture standards, roadmaps, and modernization initiatives across core networking platforms. Based on general knowledge.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Cisco-based environments, including routing, switching, security, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies. Based on general knowledge.
- Evaluate current network performance, identify gaps, and recommend improvements for capacity, resilience, and operational efficiency. Based on general knowledge.
- Partner with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to ensure integrated and secure network solutions. Based on general knowledge.
- Design high-availability and disaster recovery network solutions to support business continuity. Based on general knowledge.
- Guide implementation teams on best practices, configuration standards, and troubleshooting for complex network initiatives. Based on general knowledge.
- Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, standards, and technical recommendations for leadership and engineering teams. Based on general knowledge.
- Assess new technologies and vendor solutions that align with long-term network and business strategy. Based on general knowledge.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive network engineering and architecture experience, including enterprise-level design responsibility. Based on general knowledge.
- Deep hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies in complex enterprise environments. Based on general knowledge.
- Strong expertise in routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, and network segmentation. Based on general knowledge.
- Experience designing highly available, secure, and scalable networks across on-premises and cloud-connected environments. Based on general knowledge.
- Knowledge of network architecture considerations for AI, automation, and future-state digital transformation initiatives. Based on general knowledge.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, access controls, and performance optimization. Based on general knowledge.
- Proven ability to create architectural standards, lead network modernization, and support enterprise growth. Based on general knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical strategy to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Based on general knowledge.
Required Certifications Candidates should hold one or more of the following Cisco certifications, with strong preference for advanced-level credentials:
- CCDE
- CCDP
- CCIE
- CCNP
- Based on general knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and cloud networking architectures. Based on general knowledge.
- Familiarity with data center networking and hybrid infrastructure environments. Based on general knowledge.
- Experience supporting global or multi-site enterprise networks. Based on general knowledge.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Based on general knowledge.