Network Solution Architect

This Position reports to:

Global Service Owner for Network Service

Your roles and responsibilities:

The Network Security Architect will design, implement, and optimize comprehensive network security solutions to protect the organizations global IT infrastructure. This role focuses on leveraging Zero Trust principles, advanced firewall technologies, SASE frameworks, and IDS/IPS systems to safeguard critical assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in network security, a strategic mindset, and the ability to align security solutions with business objectives in a complex, multi-vendor environment.

The work model for the role is #LI-Hybrid

This role is contributing to the IS Services in Bangalore Location.

• Develop, design, and implement advanced enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, VPN, data center, and cloud connectivity).
• Create high-level and detailed technical designs, network diagrams, and documentation.
• Ensure network architectures meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations to enhance infrastructure efficiency and resilience.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for network technologies, guiding engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with security architects to design robust and compliant solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Masters preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Networking Specialty are highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise networking, including at least 3 years in an architecture/design role.
• Strong background in routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, SD-WAN, and wireless technologies from Cisco, HPE Aruba, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, etc
• Proven experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of network security principles, compliance frameworks, and zero-trust models.