Senior Technical Architect - Network Platform

GSS Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is searching for a Senior Technical Architect – Network Platform to enhance and design enterprise network infrastructure. The role emphasizes a 70% focus on core networking architecture and 30% on security. The architect will lead initiatives in scalability, performance, and resilience, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards. With strong Cisco networking experience and security collaboration, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco technologies.
• Proven documentation skills for High-Level and Low-Level Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and enhancement of network platforms.
• Drive performance optimization and scalability initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure network design.

Skills

Cisco networking technologies

LAN

WAN

DC (Data Center)

Routing & Switching

Network security concepts

Stakeholder communication

Technical leadership

Education

10+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture

Architecture or networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Technical Architect – Network Platform to lead the design, scaling, improvement, and enhancement of enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses primarily on core networking architecture, with a secondary emphasis on network security, aligned to a 70% Network / 30% Security responsibility split. The position is part of the Infrastructure Architecture function and supports large-scale, business-critical platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and enhancement of enterprise network platforms.
• Drive network scalability, performance optimization, and resilience initiatives.
• Create and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Provide architectural guidance for LAN, WAN, DC, and cloud-connected networks.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure secure and stable network design.
• Review existing network architectures and recommend improvements and modernization strategies.
• Support implementation teams with design validation and technical direction.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards, governance, and best practices.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making forums.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on and design experience with Cisco networking technologies.Deep understanding of LAN, WAN, DC, and enterprise routing & switching.
• Working knowledge of network security concepts including:
• Firewalls
• VPN
• ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
• STN (Secure Trust Network)
• Proven experience in network architecture documentation (HLD, LLD).
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
• Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.

Security Exposure

• Ability to collaborate with security teams on secure network design.
• Understanding of perimeter and internal security controls.
• Experience integrating security considerations into network architecture (not a pure security role).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in banking or financial services environments.
• Exposure to regulatory-driven or high-availability infrastructure platforms.
• Architecture or networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) are an advantage.