Enterprise Technology Architect - Network Architecture and Automation

Accenture India Private Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Accenture India Private Limited is seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and deploy enterprise networks across data centers, cloud, and observability domains. You will lead transformation programs, guide teams, and ensure alignment with business goals.

The role requires hands-on expertise in routing, switching, security, and network management tools, with an emphasis on 24x7 operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have 12+ years of experience in network architecture and enterprise IT solutions.
• Educational qualification specifies 15 years of full-time education.
• Strong skills in designing and managing global enterprise networks, cloud and data center infra.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end IT solutions across the enterprise.
• Design, deploy and manage complex networks and automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.
• Lead transformation programs and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Firewalls

Data Center & Cloud Networking

CCNA

JNCIA

Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)

Enterprise Network Management

Observability & AIOps

Network Automation

RCA

Incident & Problem Management

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Git

REST APIs

CI/CD

Wireless

SDWAN

SDN

Education

15 years of full time education

Tools

SolarWinds

HP NNM

Splunk

Grafana

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

Job description

Enterprise Technology Architect Project Role : Enterprise Technology Architect Project Role Description : Architect complex end-to-end IT solutions across the enterprise. Apply the latest technology and industry expertise to create better products and experiences. Must have skills : Network Operations & Service Management Good to have skills : NA Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Network Architect, you will design, deploy and manage global enterprise networks, automation, observability, reliability engineering, and manage large-scale transformation programs. You will work within defined operating model and processes, implementing technology at the network level across data center, cloud and network areas. This role requires envisioning and articulating a clear and compelling architecture vision, establishing a target state for the enterprise, and developing a detailed transformation roadmap. The position demands continuous engagement with various stakeholders to ensure the architecture supports business objectives and adapts to evolving technological landscapes. The Network Architect plays a pivotal role in guiding the organization through complex changes by fostering innovation and ensuring cohesive integration across multiple domains.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expected to perform independently and become an SME.
• Required active participation/contribution in team discussions.
• Execution of the project setup (project scheduling, stakeholder analysis, risk assessment, etc.)
• Coordination of project resources.
• Project quality assurance.
• Monitoring of quality, time and costs in the project.
• Participation in project meetings and coordination.
• Advice and support of the responsible IT infrastructure managers or stakeholders of the client.
• Ensuring compliance with guidelines, e.g. documentation of the project.
• Contribute in providing solutions to work related problems.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Document troubleshooting steps and solutions for future reference.
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Mandatory Basic Networking skills : Routing & Switching, Firewalls, Data Center & Cloud Networking (AWS/Azure) (CCNA, JNCIA & Cloud equivalent)
• Must Have Skills (Minimum 3): Enterprise Network Management (Solarwinds, HP NNM,etc), Observability & AIOps (Splunk, Grafana, Dynatrace/AppDynamics), Network Automation, RCA, Incident & Problem Management
• Good to have Skills : Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, REST APIs, CI/CD
• Good to have knowledge on Skills : Wireless, SDWAN, SDN
• Proficiency in designing and deployment of Network Management, Observability tools and Log Management. Customizing metrics/ alerts/ log analysis.
• Strong understanding of network management protocols and technologies.
• Knowledge of Network Reliability Engineering (NRE), SRE, SLI/SLO, Error Budgets preferred
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and platforms.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

Additional Information:

• Flexible to work in 24x7 rotational shifts, including weekend
• Excellent communication skills