Network Architect

The Network Architect is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure, requiring deep technical expertise in modern networking technologies and a strong ability to translate complex business and operational requirements into secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, security, and reliability. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, and Application teams is essential to ensure seamless integration across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments and enforce standards for resilience, availability, and security. Your skills, abilities, and knowledge should include expertise in Core Routing and Switching (Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Meraki, Dell, Arista), BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS, IPSEC, and GRE. You should also have experience in Firewall Architecture (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA/Firepower), Load Balancers (F5 BIG-IP LTM/GTM, Citrix ADC), VPN technologies (site-to-site, client-based, SSL VPNs), SD-WAN Technologies (VeloCloud, Meraki SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN), Network Access Control (Aruba ClearPass, Cisco ISE), Wi-Fi Solutions (Aruba, Cisco Wireless, Mist Systems), Network Monitoring and Management Tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, PRTG), Cloud Networking (Azure Virtual WAN, AWS VPC Peering/Transit Gateway), Scripting basics (Python, Ansible) for network automation. In this role, you will be expected to conduct regular audits and implement necessary remediation measures, document solutions and best practices for knowledge sharing purposes, possess excellent communication and presentation skills, have the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, demonstrate strategic thinking and business acumen, and maintain a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. If you are interested in this opportunity, please drop your profiles to harsa@talentx.work.,