Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Network Architect to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with network architecture, routing, switching, security, and large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable and secure enterprise network architectures.
• Plan and implement LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud networking solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.
• Design and manage VLANs, IP addressing, routing, and network segmentation.
• Work with routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
• Analyze network performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Develop network diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Work with security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide technical guidance to network engineers.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams during implementations and outages.
• Follow change-management, security, and documentation standards.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Cisco routers and switches .
• CCNA certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, and subnetting.
• Hands-on experience with OSPF and BGP.
• Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN and data center networks.
• Knowledge of network security and firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and provide guidance to network teams.

Preferred Skills

• CCNP or other advanced networking certification.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco firewalls.
• SD-WAN and wireless networking experience.
• Cloud networking experience with AWS or Azure.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Experience with Visio or other network diagramming tools.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related field preferred.
• CCNA certification required.

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