Network Architect

Position: Senior Network & Cloud Security Architect

Experience: 8 to 14 Years
Location: Pune / Bangalore

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Network & Cloud Security Architect with extensive experience in designing, planning, and implementing secure data center and cloud network solutions. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background in Information Technology and deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture and data center engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and test data center and cloud security architectures.
• Provide expert-level solutions in at least one of the following areas:
• Advanced routing, switching, and SDN (Cisco/Juniper), with relevant certifications.
• Architecture solution design and implementation in cloud and data center environments.
• Planning and building L2/L3 IPv4/IPv6 network structures and related services (TFTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Tacacs, etc.).
• Engineer and manage network management systems.
• Conduct enterprise network capacity planning and performance analysis.
• Execute technical quality assurance tests.
• Consult internal and external stakeholders on technical solutions and architectures.
• Lead virtual teams and provide technical guidance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent professional training.
• 814 years of professional experience in network/cloud engineering and architecture.
• Minimum 5 years of proven expertise in cloud security architecture and data center engineering.
• Strong industry knowledge, particularly in the Public domain.
• Excellent consulting, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in high-security environments or classified domains is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution, risk management, and escalation handling.
• High adaptability, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong initiative with a result-oriented approach.
• Effective team player.

Please let me know if you need any further information.