Senior Network Architect / Engineer

Job Description: Senior Network Architect – Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi 7

Job Title: Senior Network Architect / Network Design & Delivery Lead

Technology: Cisco Meraki, Wi-Fi 7, LAN/WLAN, Layer 2/Layer 3 Networking

Language Requirements: English (mandatory) and basic Japanese (mandatory)

Certification: CCIE – Written Level Minimum

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design and delivery of Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi 7 solutions, including branch-in-a-box architectures, collapsed network designs, and high-density wireless-first LAN infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in enterprise network architecture, routing and switching, wireless networking, technical documentation, and coordination of virtual networking teams across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Architecture & Design

• Design and deliver Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi 7 solutions for enterprise environments.
• Develop branch-in-a-box and collapsed network architectures.
• Design Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, edge routing, and wireless access point infrastructure.
• Architect high-density, wireless-first LAN solutions to meet business and performance requirements.
• Design and implement Guest and Corporate Wi-Fi solutions using Meraki cloud management and anchor controller architectures.

2. Technical Implementation & Documentation

• Prepare High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Develop network configuration documents, implementation plans, and detailed network diagrams.
• Ensure network designs align with enterprise standards, security requirements, scalability, and performance objectives.
• Support technical design reviews, deployment planning, and troubleshooting when required.

3. Team & Project Coordination

• Manage and coordinate virtual networking teams across multiple geographical regions.
• Oversee multiple concurrent network design and delivery workstreams.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, technical teams, and project managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and technical deliverables.

4. Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate technical concepts and design decisions clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across different regions.
• Maintain high standards of technical documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and delivery.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Cisco Meraki networking solutions and Wi-Fi 7 technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, edge routing, LAN, WLAN, and wireless access point infrastructure.
• Experience designing branch-in-a-box and collapsed network architectures.
• Knowledge of Meraki cloud-managed networking and Guest/Corporate Wi-Fi deployment architectures.
• Proven experience preparing HLDs, LLDs, configuration documentation, and network diagrams.
• CCIE certification at written-level minimum , as specified for the role.
• Experience coordinating distributed networking teams and managing multiple technical workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic Japanese language proficiency is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise-scale wireless network transformation projects.
• Experience with high-density wireless deployments and wireless-first LAN designs.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams and international stakeholders.
• Relevant Cisco Meraki or advanced Cisco networking certifications.

Language Requirements

• English: Mandatory
• Japanese: Basic proficiency mandatory

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine strong network architecture expertise with technical leadership, structured documentation, and the ability to coordinate multiple delivery teams across regions. The candidate must be comfortable working with international stakeholders in English and possess basic Japanese language skills.