Network Solution Architect

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.

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

• Global IS Network Solutions Architect, focused on designing and managing advanced network infrastructure.
• Core Responsibility - Network Design: Create scalable, high-performance network architectures for LAN/WLAN, SDWAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Expertise in Software Defined networking. Cisco SDA, SDWAN, SDN-DC, etc
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and enhance network performance, troubleshoot issues, and conduct capacity planning to ensure reliability.
• Automation Expertise: Implement network automation using tools like Ansible, Python, or Terraform to streamline operations and configurations.
• Security Integration: Embed cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and zero-trust architecture, to safeguard networks.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with cybersecurity, DevOps, and other teams; mentor junior engineers and maintain detailed documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (Masters preferred); 5-7 years in network architecture, 3+ years in automation/security. Technical Skills & Certifications: Proficient in routing & switching, knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and monitoring tools; preferred certifications include CCNP, CCIE, CISSP.
• Good Communication skills.
• Team handling experience.