Platform Architect - Network (Cisco Meraki Implementation L2/L3)

Job Description: Platform Architect - Network (Cisco Meraki Implementation L2/L3)

Experience: 5-8 Years

Location: Hyderabad / Chennai

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect - Network with strong expertise in Cisco Meraki implementation, L2/L3 networking, enterprise network architecture, deployment, and operations . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Cisco Meraki network solutions across enterprise environments.
• Architect and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud-managed network infrastructures.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies.
• Implement network segmentation, VLANs, routing, switching, and security policies.
• Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Lead network migration, transformation, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Monitor network health and proactively resolve performance issues.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams for integrated solutions.
• Create architecture documents, HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and network standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to support teams.

Required Skills

• Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR)
• Meraki Dashboard Administration
• Layer 2 & Layer 3 Networking
• Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP
• LAN/WAN Technologies
• SD-WAN
• Wireless Networking (WLAN)
• Network Security & Firewall Concepts
• DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management
• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Cisco Catalyst Switches & Routers

Preferred Skills

• Cisco ISE
• Cisco Umbrella
• Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls
• Azure/AWS Networking
• Network Automation (Python, PowerShell)
• CCNP / CCIE Certification