Description

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and drive the enterprise network architecture roadmap aligned with business and digital transformation goals
• Lead design of SDN-based campus and data center architectures
• Develop scalable and secure connectivity frameworks for hybrid/multi-cloud environments
• Simplify legacy network architectures through modernization initiatives

Design & Implementation

• Architect and oversee deployment of:
  • SD-Access fabrics (campus)
  • VXLAN EVPN-based data center fabrics
  • Enterprise routing and segmentation designs
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance across network environments

Security & Segmentation

• Design and implement zero trust principles, network segmentation, and policy-based access
• Integrate network architecture with security controls (FW, NAC, SOC tools)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and frameworks

Automation & Observability

• Drive network automation strategy using controllers and orchestration tools
• Enable network observability through telemetry, analytics, and assurance platforms
• Improve operational efficiency via policy-driven automation

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with:
  • Engineering teams for design execution
  • Security teams for compliance and risk mitigation
  • Cloud teams for hybrid connectivity
  • Operations teams for transition and support models
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders

Governance & Transformation

• Lead enterprise transformation programs related to network modernization
• Define standards, best practices, and architectural governance
• Provide technical leadership in cross-functional initiatives

Technology Stack / Scope

• Cisco SD-Access – Fabric design, VXLAN overlays, policy enforcement
• Catalyst Center (DNA Center) – Automation, provisioning, assurance
• NDFC (Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller) – VXLAN EVPN data center fabrics
• Cisco Client – AAA, posture assessment, endpoint profiling
• FortiManager – Centralized firewall policy management
• FortiAnalyzer – Logging, reporting, and security analytics
• FortiGate Firewalls – IPS/IDS, VPNs, routing, multi-VDOM
• BGP Routing – eBGP/iBGP across enterprise & DC environments

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
  • Enterprise network architecture & design
  • Software-defined networking (SDN)
  • Data center networking (VXLAN, EVPN)
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Routing protocols (BGP)
  • Network segmentation & security frameworks
  • Firewall and NAC technologies

Platform Expertise

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst Center
  • Nexus Data Center fabrics (NDFC)
  • Cisco Client
  • Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)

Additional Skills

• Network automation (Python, APIs, or similar – preferred)
• Understanding of cloud networking (AWS/Azure integration)
• Exposure to DevOps / CI-CD practices in networking

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree