Lead the design and enhancement of enterprise network infrastructure focusing on core architecture and security. Ensure compliance and collaborate with teams for optimized performance.
We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect – Network Platform to lead the design, scaling, improvement, and enhancement of enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses primarily on core networking architecture, with a secondary emphasis on network security, aligned to a 70% Network / 30% Security responsibility split. The position is part of the Infrastructure Architecture function and supports large-scale, business-critical platforms.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and enhancement of enterprise network platforms.
- Drive network scalability, performance optimization, and resilience initiatives.
- Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- Provide architectural guidance for LAN, WAN, DC, and cloud-connected networks.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure secure and stable network design.
- Review existing network architectures and recommend improvements and modernization strategies.
- Support implementation teams with design validation and technical direction.
- Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards, governance, and best practices.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making forums.
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture roles.
- Strong hands-on and design experience with Cisco networking technologies.
- Deep understanding of LAN, WAN, DC, and enterprise routing & switching.
- Working knowledge of network security concepts including:
- Firewalls
- VPN
- ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
- STN (Secure Trust Network)
- Proven experience in network architecture documentation (HLD, LLD).
- Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
- Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to collaborate with security teams on secure network design.
- Understanding of perimeter and internal security controls.
- Experience integrating security considerations into network architecture (not a pure security role).
- Experience working in banking or financial services environments.
- Exposure to regulatory-driven or high-availability infrastructure platforms.
- Architecture or networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) are an advantage.
Global Software Solutions Group Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
Third Cross Road,, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, 603103
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