Network Architect

Network Architect / Technical Lead - Networks

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise Azure networking solutions using Microsoft best practices.
• Architect Hub-Spoke, Virtual WAN, Landing Zone, and multi-region network architectures.
• Design and support hybrid connectivity solutions using ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, VNET Peering, and Private Endpoints.
• Implement Azure network security solutions including Azure Firewall, NSGs, DDoS Protection, RBAC, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Design high availability and disaster recovery networking solutions.
• Lead Azure networking migrations, modernization initiatives, and cloud transformation projects.
• Automate network deployments using Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Deploy and manage Network Virtual Appliances such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, and SonicWall.
• Implement monitoring and operational visibility using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.
• Prepare HLDs, LLDs, migration plans, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and participate in architecture reviews.
• Conduct customer workshops, design discussions, and presales activities.

Requirements

• 10-12 years of experience in Enterprise Networking and Infrastructure Solutions.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Azure Networking.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Azure network architectures.
• Strong experience with:
• Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, VNET Peering
• Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Front Door
• Azure Virtual WAN, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute
• Azure Route Server, Bastion, NAT Gateway
• Private Endpoints, Private Link, Private DNS
• Strong networking knowledge in:
• TCP/IP, Routing & Switching
• BGP, OSPF, IPSec, GRE
• DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT
• Experience with Azure security and governance including RBAC, DDoS Protection, Firewall Policies, and Zero Trust.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or SonicWall firewalls.
• Experience with Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher, and NSG Flow Logs.
• Proven experience leading customer-facing projects, architecture discussions, and technical workshops.
• Ability to plan, organize, and technically lead projects through successful completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information technology, Computer Science & Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate preferred.
• CCNA / CCNP certification or certifications from any firewall vendors are preferred.