Network Architect

Ad Astra Consultants; Seremban; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Astra Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Network Architect in Malaysia to design, implement, and manage enterprise networking across global infrastructure. The role involves planning data center and office migrations, deploying secure networking solutions, and collaborating with security teams to ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in network architecture, hands-on experience with SD-WAN, BGP, Cisco IP VPN, Meraki, F5 load balancers, and Nexus switches, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in network architecture.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise network technologies, including SDWAN, BGP, wireless solutions, Cisco IP VPN, F5, and Meraki.
• Hands-on experience on Nexus switches – configuration, troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Deep knowledge of advanced network security topics, such as Cisco ASA/FTD/FMC.
• Strong knowledge of DNS/DHCP/TCP/IP/NTP/RADIUS/TACACS.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise networking components like subnets, LAN/WAN/Wireless, firewalls, load balancers, Meraki and VPN gateways.
• Deploy, manage and monitor network resources through global Infrastructure.
• Plan and execute data center & office network migrations, deployments and optimizations to enhance performance and scalability.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex network challenges in enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure network security, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Document network configurations, policies, and best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolution.
• Ensure network security and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring of IT network and security environments.
• Develop strategies for network devices backup, recovery, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to provide network and security solutions for business.
• Define and maintain network standards HDLD / LLD design documentation, and procedures.
• Deep knowledge on service-now ticking system, this includes P1/P2 incident resolution and change management process.
• Evaluate the network technologies with automation tools and templates to improve efficiency and performance.
• Work as a team, share the knowledge and train to junior team members

Skills

Network architecture

Communication

Collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SD-WAN

BGP

Wireless networking

Cisco IP VPN

F5 Load Balancer

Meraki

Nexus switches

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise networking components like IP network subnets, LAN/WAN/Wireless, firewalls, load balancers, Meraki and VPN gateways


• Deploy, managing and monitor network resources through global Infrastructure


• Plan and execute data center & office network migrations, deployments and optimizations to enhance performance and scalability.


• Develop and implement solutions for complex network challenges in enterprise environments


• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure network security, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.


• Document network configurations, policies, and best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.


• Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide timely resolution.


• Ensure network security and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards


• Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and proactive monitoring of IT network and security environments.


• Develop strategies for network devices backup, recovery, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity.


• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to provide network and security solutions for business.


• Define and maintain network standards HDLD / LLD design documentation, and procedures.


• Deep knowledge on service-now ticking system, this includes P1/P2 incident resolution and change management process.


• Evaluate the network technologies with automation tools and templates to improve efficiency and performance.


• Work as a team, share the knowledge and train to junior team members

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.


• 8+ years of hands-on experience in network architecture


• Experience in implementing and supporting enterprise network technologies, including SDWAN, BGP,wireless network solutions, Cisco IP VPN, F5 Load Balancer and Meraki


• Hands -on experience on Nexus switches – configuration, troubleshooting and upgradation.


• Detailed understand and provide the solutions of advanced network security topics, such as cisco firewall (ASA, FTD and FMC)


• Strong knowledge on F5 load balancer to provide the solutions and troubleshooting.


• Good knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, NTP, RADIUS and TACACS


• Strong exposure troubleshooting skills on Wireshark and packet analyzer.


• Experience on cisco DNAC solutions with edge and boarder layer


• Experience on design and solution in high availability, disaster recovery, and failover planning.


• Strong understanding of the enterprise and DMZ network traffic management.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Good knowledge of HDLD/ LLD documentation preparation.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Highly organized and have clear, concise communication skills


• Ability to function in a Global organization with a flexible and dynamic team environment

Preferred Qualifications/Certification:

• Cisco certification CCNP equivalent switching and routing


• Cisco CCNA and CCNP-security certification


• Advantages with cloud-based network (AWS and Azure) certification


• Exposure to network automation tools and scripting


• Advantage adding the ITIL certification