Description

You will define and drive the enterprise network architecture roadmap, aligning technical strategy with business and digital transformation goals. You will design scalable, secure connectivity frameworks for hybrid and multi-cloud environments while modernizing legacy systems.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of SD-Access fabrics, VXLAN EVPN data center fabrics, and enterprise routing architectures.
• Implement zero trust principles, network segmentation, and policy-based access integrated with security controls like firewalls and NAC.
• Drive network automation strategy using controllers and orchestration tools to improve operational efficiency via policy-driven automation.
• Enable network observability through telemetry, analytics, and assurance platforms to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, cloud, and operations teams to execute designs and lead enterprise transformation programs.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture and design.
• Deep expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN), including Cisco SD-Access and Catalyst Center (DNA Center).
• Hands-on experience with Nexus Data Center fabrics using NDFC and VXLAN EVPN.
• Strong knowledge of BGP routing (eBGP/iBGP) across enterprise and data center environments.
• Proficiency with Fortinet stack: FortiGate (IPS/IDS, VPNs, multi-VDOM), FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer.
• Experience with Cisco Client for AAA, posture assessment, and endpoint profiling.
• Understanding of cloud networking integration with AWS and Azure.

Preferred Skills

• Network automation using Python, APIs, or similar tools.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices in networking contexts.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree