Define and maintain the global network architecture and roadmap, aligning with business and IT strategy.
Design end-to-end network solutions covering DC, Cloud, WAN, LAN, and SD-WAN architectures.
Lead the transition from legacy WAN to SD-WAN integrating regional hubs, stores, and cloud environments.
Architect and document network security and segmentation solutions using Palo Alto, Prisma, and Cisco ISE.
Define network performance, resilience, and availability standards.
Technical Leadership & Delivery
Lead technical design workshops with customer architects, network teams, and vendors.
Develop high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD) for global deployments.
Provide technical leadership and oversight during design, implementation, and migration phases.
Mentor and guide regional network engineers and ensure design consistency across geographies.
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and best practices for network automation and observability.
Cloud and Data Center Networking
Design and integrate on-prem data centers with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) using secure and optimized connectivity.
Implement hybrid connectivity leveraging ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, or VPN gateways.
Collaborate with cloud architects to design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud network topologies.
Security & Compliance
Integrate network security controls including firewalls, identity-based access, and threat detection.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory standards.
Define Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) principles in network designs.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary technical contact for network-related initiatives.
Work closely with customer network managers, architects, and service providers.
Present architectural decisions and recommendations to CIO-level stakeholders.
Participate in vendor evaluations, PoCs, and contract discussions.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical Skills
Core Networking: Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and multicast. Routing & Switching, Security (Firewalls Cisco ASA, FortiGate, PaloAlto and PaloAlto Prisma)
SD-WAN
Design and deployment experience with Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vBond/vSmart) or VMX, and familiarity with Prisma SD-WAN.
Security
Strong understanding of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, and Zero Trust / SASE concepts.
Cloud Networking
Hands-on with Azure, AWS, or GCP network design including hybrid and multi-cloud integration.
Network Monitoring & Automation
Familiarity with tools such as SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
Protocols & Standards
IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, SSL, IPsec, and network segmentation.
Experience
10+ years in network engineering, with at least 3–5 years in an architectural or technical leadership role.
Proven track record in global network transformation programs.
Experience leading multi-region deployments with distributed teams.
Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
Preferred Certifications:
Cisco CCNP / CCIE (Routing & Switching, Security)
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in large transformation programs.
* Collaborative leadership style with mentoring abilities.
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