Network Architect

Birlasoft; Dadri; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design and operation of large-scale enterprise networks, including Campus, WAN, and Data Center networks. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, deep expertise in network architecture, and proficiency with SDN/SD-WAN platforms like Velo-Cloud. Key responsibilities include customer engagement, project delivery oversight, and team mentorship. Certifications like CCNP and Azure AZ-700 are mandatory. Position based in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and operations.
• Proven experience leading projects and operations for customer environments.
• Strong fundamentals in Routing & Switching protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of network solutions.
• Engage with customers to gather requirements and present solutions.
• Oversee project delivery and mentor network engineers.

Skills

Network architecture

SDN/SD-WAN platforms

Routing & Switching

Cloud networking

Project leadership

Education

CCNP or equivalent certification

Azure AZ-700 or equivalent certification

AWS ANS-C01 or equivalent certification

Tools

Velo-Cloud SDWAN

Aruba ClearPass

Prisma Access

SolarWinds Orion

Arista cloud vision

Job description

Area(s) of responsibility

Job Description: Senior Network Architect

Position Title: Senior Network Architect

Experience Required: 15+ years

Location: India

Norice - Immediate- 30 Days

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and operations of large-scale enterprise Campus, WAN, and Data Center networks for our customers. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network architecture, SDN/SD-WAN platforms (including Velo-cloud SD-WAN, Palo Alto, FortiGate firewalls, Aruba ClearPass, Prima access), and cloud networking (Azure, AWS). The role requires proven project leadership, customer engagement, technical team management, and a strong track record in delivering successful network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of robust LAN, WAN, Data Centre, and SDN/SD-WAN solutions.
• Prepare and present High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), and technical solution proposals to customers.
• Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, present solutions, and manage technical conversations.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring successful implementation, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
• Guide and mentor a team of network engineers and SMEs, driving technical excellence and team development.
• Serve as the technical escalation point (L3/L4) for complex network issues and critical incidents.
• Define and enforce network documentation standards, maintaining a comprehensive engineering document library.
• Collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and cross-functional teams for solution design, product evaluation, and integration.
• Lead network migration, integration, and transformation projects, including service recovery and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct network audits, provide advisory services, and drive technology adoption and digital transformation.
• Support RFP/RFQ/RFI responses and participate in peer review processes for architectures, designs, and standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

15+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and operations.

Proven experience leading projects and operations for customer environments.

Strong fundamentals in Routing & Switching OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, VTP, EtherChannel, HSRP, VRRP, VSS, VPC, VDC, FEX, FabricPath.

Hands‑on Experience Architecting And Delivering Solutions On

• Velo-Cloud SDWAN
• ISE
• Aruba ClearPass
• Prisma Access
• SDN/SD-WAN platforms
• SolarWinds Orion, Arista cloud vision
• Experience with network security platforms Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate and network access control.
• Cloud networking expertise: Must have worked on Azure networking Vnet, Virtual Network Gateways, Site-to‑Site IPsec connections, Network Security Group, Virtual network Gateway, Local Network Gateway, Route Tables & management, etc. AWS Networking VPC, Transit gateway, Direct‑connect, CloudWatch, IGW, NAT GW, Security Groups, ALB, NLB, GLB Certificate manager, R53, Multi‑cloud Integrations.

Certification Requirements

• CCNP or equivalent certification is mandatory
• Azure AZ-700, AWS ANS-C01 or equivalent certification is mandatory