- Lead the design and development of network architectures, roadmaps, and technical specifications for enterprise-level networks, encompassing on-premise data centers and hybrid cloud environments.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all network-related technologies, providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams.
- Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) to improve network agility and efficiency.
- Design and implement robust network security solutions, including the configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security fabric components.
- Manage network segmentation and isolation strategies to protect sensitive data and critical systems, ensuring compliance with security standards.
Design and manage network load-balancing solutions to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and efficient traffic distribution across the network.
- Oversee the implementation of routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) to ensure network stability, performance, and scalability across multi-site and global environments.
- Ensure the design of secure interconnectivity between on-premise infrastructure, cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure), and remote access points.
- Develop comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams, topologies, and implementation plans, and provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for complex network issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and application development, to align network architecture with business goals and security requirements.
- Stay current on emerging networking and security trends, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Required skills and qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a network architect role designing enterprise-level networks.
- Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols and configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
- Extensive experience with network security technologies, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Check Point), IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
- Proven experience in architecting and implementing secure solutions for on-premise and cloud (IaaS/PaaS) environments.
- Strong knowledge of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles and practical experience with SDN technologies.
- Expertise in designing and managing load-balancing systems for high-traffic applications.
- Experience with network modeling, capacity planning, and performance analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are highly desirable