Network Architect

Birlasoft ( India ) Limited; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft ( India ) Limited in Noida is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and operations of enterprise networks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and expertise in network architecture, cloud networking, and project leadership.

This role requires overseeing complex network solutions, mentoring a technical team, and direct engagement with customers to drive successful outcomes. Certifications in CCNP and Azure/AWS are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and operations.
• Proven experience leading projects and operations for customer environments.
• Certification in CCNP, Azure AZ-700, and AWS ANS-C01 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of network solutions.
• Prepare and present technical solution proposals to customers.
• Ensure successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Routing & Switching fundamentals

Enterprise network architecture

Cloud networking expertise

Project leadership

Network security platforms

Education

CCNP or equivalent certification

Azure AZ-700

AWS ANS-C01 or equivalent certification

Tools

Velo-Cloud SDWAN

Aruba ClearPass

Prisma Access

Palo Alto

FortiGate

Job description

Network Architect

Location: INDIA - NOIDA - BIRLASOFT OFFICE

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: Experienced with Azure networking (VNet, Virtual Network Gateway, Site‑to‑Site IPsec, Network Security Group, Virtual network Gateway, Local Network Gateway, Route Tables & management, etc.) and AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, CloudWatch, IGW, NAT GW, Security Groups, ALB, NLB, GLB, Certificate Manager, Route 53, Multi‑cloud integrations).
• Certification Requirements: CCNP or equivalent certification mandatory; Azure AZ‑700, AWS ANS‑C01 or equivalent certification mandatory.