Network Design Architect

Whitespace Consulting India; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; Hybride; INR 1 800 000 - 2 400 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whitespace Consulting India in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Network Architect / Senior Engineering Lead for Enterprise LAN & Wi‑Fi. You will shape the global LAN/Wi‑Fi strategy, standardize designs, and lead end-to-end architecture across multiple sites for a major global bank client.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki/ISE, Juniper Mist, Ekahau, and routing/switching (L2/L3). You will own design governance, interoperability testing, and technical leadership for

Qualifications

• Hands-on design experience in large-scale enterprise LAN/Wi‑Fi networks on Cisco/Juniper Mist.
• Experience with 802.1X/NAC and campus switching architectures.
• Ability to own the end-to-end design lifecycle from assessment to governance.
• Banking sector familiarity preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assess the existing LAN/Wi‑Fi design and develop standardized design architecture (HLD/LLD).
• Define reference architectures, design standards and configuration templates for global sites.
• Support technology refresh, migration and transformation initiatives.
• Engage with Operations to drive service improvements and resolve design issues.
• Perform wireless RF design, coverage validation and capacity planning.

Connaissances

Enterprise LAN & Wi‑Fi Architecture

Technology Evaluation & Certification

Architecture Governance

Outils

Cisco Catalyst

Meraki

Juniper Mist

Juniper EX Switching

Cisco ISE / Mist Access Assurance

Ekahau

Description du poste

Role

Network Architect / Senior Engineering Lead Enterprise LAN & Wi-Fi

Primary Skills

Enterprise LAN & Wi-Fi Architecture & Design, Technology Evaluation & Certification, Architecture Governance.

Preferred Technology

Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, Juniper Mist, Juniper EX Switching, Cisco ISE / Mist Access Assurance, Ekahau.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced LAN & Wi-Fi Architect for our client, one of the top 5 largest banks in the world. The role will provide architecture and design expertise to ensure the client’s global LAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure is standardized, scalable, secure, resilient and aligned with business and technology requirements. Strong hands‑on experience in designing large‑scale, multi‑site enterprise LAN and Wi‑Fi networks on Cisco and/or Juniper Mist platforms is highly preferred. Experience with predictive and on‑site Wi‑Fi design (Ekahau), 802.1X/NAC and campus switching architectures will be an advantage. The ideal candidate should be able to own the design lifecycle end to end, from assessment and strategy through technology certification, design approval and engineering governance, acting as the technical authority for Operations and Implementation teams.

Key Responsibilities – Design Assessment & Strategy

• Assess the existing LAN/Wi-Fi design and develop new, standardized design architecture (HLD/LLD).
• Identify design gaps, risks, dependencies and opportunities for standardization.
• Define reference architectures, design standards and configuration templates for global sites.
• Support technology refresh, migration and transformation initiatives.
• Engage with the Operations team on existing design issues to drive service improvements.
• Perform wireless RF design, coverage validation and capacity planning for new and existing sites.

Technology & Hardware Certification

• Evaluate, certify and maintain new APs, switches and networking hardware/software.
• Conduct technical assessment and interoperability validation with existing infrastructure.
• Perform Proof of Concept (PoC) / lab validation where required.
• Assess firmware/software releases and provide upgrade recommendations.
• Maintain the certified hardware and software baseline (approved models, versions and golden configurations).
• Track vendor roadmaps, end-of-life/end-of-support notices and security advisories.

Architecture Governance & Support

• Review and approve technical designs and implementation approaches.
• Provide engineering guidance to Operations and Implementation teams.
• Support complex technical escalations and design‑related problem resolution.
• Ensure adherence to global architecture, security and configuration standards.
• Participate in change advisory reviews for design‑impacting changes.
• Maintain architecture documentation, design standards, network diagrams and knowledge articles.

Deep knowledge of L2/L3 switching and routing (VLANs, STP, LACP, OSPF/BGP), wireless standards (802.11ac/ax/be across 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz) and network access security (802.1X, RADIUS, NAC, WPA3) is required. Experience with Juniper EX, Mist Wired Assurance and Access Assurance, and network automation (Python, Ansible, REST APIs) will be an added advantage. Banking experience will be preferred.

Preferred Certifications

CCIE/CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP/JNCIE, CWDP/CWNE, Ekahau ECSE, TOGAF or ITIL Foundation.