Network Architect / Infrastructure Architecture

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Connectivity Services to lead the global strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise connectivity and network security services**. This role is responsible for designing and governing next-generation networking and security platforms including SD-WAN, SASE/SSE (Zscaler ZIA & ZPA), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall environments across enterprise, cloud, IT/OT, and industrial networks**. The role will drive secure, scalable, and highly resilient connectivity across global operations while enabling digital transformation, cloud adoption, and IT/OT convergence. It requires strong leadership in architecture governance, service reliability, cybersecurity integration, vendor management, and operational excellence across complex multi-vendor environments.

The experience we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network security, or infrastructure architecture roles, with significant leadership exposure.
• Strong hands-on and architectural expertise in SD-WAN (preferably Silver Peak), SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Extensive experience with Zscaler SSE platforms including ZIA (Internet Access) and ZPA (Private Access).
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), and Strata Logging Service (SLS).
• Strong understanding of enterprise network design including WAN, internet breakout, B2B VPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Proven experience in IT/OT convergence, industrial network segmentation, and iDMZ architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including Zero Trust, least privilege access, and network segmentation.
• Experience managing large-scale, global, multi-vendor network and security ecosystems.
• Strong experience in service governance, incident management, and operational excellence in enterprise environments.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Strong ability to drive transformation, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in complex global environments