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ARCHITECT - Data Networking

Happiest Minds Technologies · IT Services & Consulting

  • Bengaluru
  • On-site
  • Posted today
  • IT & Infrastructure

About the job

Job Description (JD) ? Network Architect (Data, Routing, Switching & Firewall)

Position Title

Network Architect ? Data Networks, Routing, Switching & Security

Location

Bangalore / Hybrid / Remote (as applicable)

Experience

12+ to 18+ Years in Enterprise Network Architecture, Design, Implementation, and Operations

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, modernization, and governance of enterprise network infrastructure across Data Center, WAN, LAN, Routing, Switching, and Firewall technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining network architecture standards, driving transformational initiatives, ensuring network security, and providing technical leadership for large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Design

Design scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise network architectures.
Define network standards, reference architectures, and best practices.
Lead network transformation initiatives including cloud connectivity and SD-WAN adoption.
Create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
Architect solutions for data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments.

Routing & Switching

Design and manage complex enterprise routing environments.
Strong expertise in: - BGP
OSPF
EIGRP
MPLS
VRF
VXLAN
EVPN
Develop network segmentation strategies and optimize traffic flow.
Architect resilient WAN and LAN connectivity solutions.

Data Center Networking

Design and optimize data center network infrastructure.
Experience with: - Spine-Leaf Architecture
Cisco ACI
Nexus Platforms
Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
Load Balancers
Storage Networking
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness.

Firewall & Network Security

Design and govern firewall architectures and security controls.
Hands-on experience with: - Palo Alto
Fortinet
Check Point
Cisco Firepower
Implement: - IPS/IDS
VPN Solutions
Zero Trust Architecture
Network Segmentation
Micro-segmentation
Conduct security reviews and risk assessments.

Cloud Networking

Design hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions for: - Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Implement: - ExpressRoute
Direct Connect
Site-to-Site VPN
Transit Gateway
Cloud Firewall Solutions
Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Operations & Governance

Provide L3/L4 escalation support for critical incidents.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem management activities.
Drive continuous service improvements and automation initiatives.
Establish monitoring, observability, and performance management frameworks.
Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Act as the technical authority for network technologies.
Mentor engineers and technical leads.
Engage with customers, vendors, and leadership teams.
Support solutioning, estimations, and pre-sales activities.
Present architecture reviews and technology roadmaps to stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

Networking Technologies

TCP/IP
IPv4 / IPv6
DNS / DHCP
NAT
QoS
Multicast

Routing Protocols

BGP
OSPF
EIGRP
MPLS
VRF-Lite

Switching Technologies

STP/RSTP/MSTP
VLANs
VPC
Port Channels
VXLAN
EVPN

Firewall & Security

Palo Alto
Fortinet
Check Point
Cisco ASA / Firepower
IPS/IDS
VPN
NAC Solutions

Cloud Networking

Azure Networking
AWS Networking
Hybrid Connectivity
SD-WAN

Monitoring & Automation

SolarWinds
LogicMonitor
PRTG
ThousandEyes
NetFlow
SNMP
Ansible
Python
Terraform

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Certifications

CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CCNP Enterprise
Palo Alto PCNSE
Fortinet NSE
Azure Network Engineer Associate
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
CISSP (Preferred)

Key Competencies

Enterprise Network Architecture
Strategic Planning
Technical Leadership
Problem Solving
Customer Engagement
Risk Management
Disaster Recovery Planning
Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills