Lead Network Architect
Drive the strategic evolution of a large-scale, global network infrastructure spanning enterprise, data center, and multi-cloud environments. This role is responsible for designing and modernizing network architectures to support a rapidly expanding digital platform, with a focus on scalability, automation, and security.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and advance enterprise network topologies, including campus, data center, and backbone infrastructures, using modern, scalable principles.
- Architect and optimize multi-cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, covering WAN, routing domains, and secure cross-cloud connectivity.
- Lead the development of EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, SR-MPLS and SRv6 deployments, and high-performance spine–leaf data center designs.
- Implement Zero Trust network segmentation, identity-driven policies, and micro-segmentation frameworks to enhance security posture.
- Design and maintain resilient edge networking solutions, including SD-WAN, SASE, secure remote access, and edge compute connectivity.
- Advance network automation through Terraform, Ans0, Python, and CI/CD pipelines to enable Infrastructure as Code at scale.
- Develop intent-based networking models, configuration validation systems, and digital twin platforms for network simulation and assurance.
- Partner with cloud, security, and platform engineering teams to define architectural standards, governance practices, and reference designs.
- Build telemetry and observability frameworks using gNMI, gRPC, NetFlow, IPFIX, and cloud-native monitoring tools.
- Lead network troubleshooting, lifecycle planning, and capacity modeling across hybrid, multi-region environments.
Required Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience designing and managing large-scale enterprise or service provider networks.
- Deep knowledge of routing and switching protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, and Segment Routing.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco (NX-OS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE), Juniper QFX, and Arista EOS with CloudVision.
- Proven experience in multi-cloud networking with AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Azure Virtual WAN, and GCP Cloud Router.
- Proficiency in automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git-based workflows.
- Familiarity with SASE, SD-WAN, cloud firewalls, WAF, and DDoS protection technologies.
- Understanding of Kubernetes networking (Cilium, Calico, AWS CNI) and service mesh implementations like Istio.
- Strong skills in technical documentation, architectural diagramming, and cross-team leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active or in-progress CCIE, JNCIE, or Arista ACE-L3 certification.
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or equivalent cloud networking credential.
- Experience with network digital twins, AIOps, or telemetry-driven automation platforms.
- Background with micro-segmentation technologies such as Illumio, Guardicore, or NSX-T DFW.
- Track record of deploying Infrastructure as Code at enterprise scale using CI/CD pipelines.
Technical Environment
Network protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, Segment Routing. Platforms: Cisco NX-OS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE, Juniper QFX, Arista EOS, CloudVision. Cloud networking: AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Azure Virtual WAN, GCP Cloud Router. Automation: Terraform, Ansible, Python, Git. Security: SASE, SD-WAN, WAF, DDoS mitigation. Container networking: Cilium, Calico, AWS CNI, Istio. Telemetry: gNMI, gRPC, NetFlow, IPFIX.
Impact and Influence
This role offers the opportunity to define architectural direction, establish enterprise-wide design standards, and shape the future of modern, automated networking. You will play a central role in advancing network resilience, performance, and security across a global footprint.
