We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design, engineer, and implement modern network infrastructures across data center, cloud, and campus environments.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions such as Zscaler and a strong background in network architecture and security integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop scalable and secure network architectures for data centers, cloud platforms, and campus networks.
- Ensure alignment with organizational security and compliance standards.
Implementation & Integration
- Lead the design and deployment of Zscaler or equivalent ZTNA solutions in collaboration with the Security team.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, plan implementations, and conduct testing.
- Engineer and maintain network infrastructure to support business-critical applications.
- Optimize network performance and reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Work closely with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Prepare detailed design documents, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in network engineering/architecture roles.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing modern network architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Zscaler or other ZTNA solutions.
- Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Familiarity with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible preferred).
- Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead projects and coordinate across multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Zscaler Certified Professional, or equivalent.
- Experience with network security frameworks and compliance standards.