Network Architect

Job Summary

Job Title: Network Architect (10-15 Years)

Job Location: Bengaluru

Department: IT Infrastructure

Remote status: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and maintain the global network and network security architecture across LAN, WAN, WLAN, Data Center, Cloud, and SD-WAN environments.
• Develop and maintain network reference architectures, design standards, and technology roadmaps aligned with business, manufacturing, and security requirements.
• Lead architecture decisions related to network segmentation, security zoning, high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing network solutions using Fortinet and Cisco technologies across global locations.
• Review, approve, and govern high-impact network designs, changes, and transformation projects.
• Establish standards for redundancy, failover, clustering, load balancing, and disaster recovery.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Network Engineers and NOC teams.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity, Application, Infrastructure, and Business teams to deliver network initiatives and modernization programs.
• Support major network implementations, migrations, cloud adoption projects, and SD-WAN deployments.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex network and security incidents from an architectural perspective.
• Ensure network performance, availability, scalability, and compliance with security standards and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enhance network capabilities and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including at least 3 years in a Network Architect or Senior Technical Lead role.
• Proven experience designing and managing network architectures within global enterprise or manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Fortinet and Cisco networking and security platforms.
• FortiGate Firewalls
• FortiManager
• FortiAnalyzer
• SD-WAN Architectures
• VPN Technologies (Site-to-Site and Remote Access)
• Microsoft Azure Networking services
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or technology

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