About the role
We are hiring a Network Architect to design and govern our enterprise network in a regulated banking environment. You will design the target architecture for data center, branch, WAN, and cloud connectivity, set the standards engineers build to, and review changes before they go live.
Key Responsibilities
- Design LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, data center, and hybrid cloud network architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Define segmentation, firewall policy design, and zero trust access with the security team (Palo Alto, Forescout).
- Design high availability and disaster recovery for network services.
- Lead architecture reviews for major projects and changes.
- Maintain reference designs, IP plans, and architecture documentation.
- Support audits and regulatory requirements, including RBI IT and cybersecurity directions.
- Escalate and support complex incidents, and mentor network engineers.
Required Skills and Experience
- 12+ years in enterprise network engineering, with at least 3 years in an architecture or design role.
- Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, and multicast.
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama.
- Working knowledge of Forescout NAC and zero trust design.
- Cloud networking experience with VPC/VNet design, Direct Connect, or ExpressRoute.
- Clear communicator who can present designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certification such as CCIE, PCNSE, or AWS/Azure networking specialty.