Senior Network Architect

iQor; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

iQor is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design, engineer, and govern its enterprise network and datacenter architecture. This role blends hands‑on expertise with strategic vision across Azure cloud networking, Oracle OCI cloud networking, on‑prem datacenter infrastructure, routing and switching, SD‑WAN, security, and global connectivity.

The ideal candidate is a CCIE‑level architect who can lead modernization, guide cross‑functional teams, and influence technical direction across multiple

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture.
• Expert‑level knowledge of routing, switching, and datacenter networking.
• VNet design and segmentation; ExpressRoute and vWAN exposure.
• Hands‑on SD‑WAN experience (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa).
• Strong security, Zero Trust, and IaC with Terraform/Ansible/Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise network and datacenter architectures for hybrid cloud and multi‑region setups.
• Architect Azure networking solutions: VNets, ExpressRoute, vWAN, private endpoints, load balancers, cross‑region connectivity.
• Design scalable routing and switching using BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS and fabric technologies.
• Lead SD‑WAN architecture and policy design across global sites.
• Oversee OCI networking including VCNs, DRGs, FastConnect and Site‑to‑Site VPNs.

Skills

Cloud networking

Routing & switching

Datacenter networking

SD‑WAN

Zero Trust

Automation & IaC

Leadership

Security principles

Education

CCIE Routing & Switching

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Megaport

Cisco Viptela

Meraki

Fortinet

Versa

Job description

The Senior Network Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing, engineering, and governing company's enterprise network and datacenter architecture. This role blends deep hands‑on expertise with high‑level architectural vision across Azure cloud networking, Oracle OCI cloud networking, on‑prem datacenter infrastructure, routing and switching, SD‑WAN, security, and global connectivity. The ideal candidate is a CCIE‑level architect who can drive modernization, lead complex initiatives, and influence technical direction across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise‑level network and datacenter architectures supporting hybrid cloud, multi‑region, and high‑availability environments.
• Architect Azure networking solutions including VNets, ExpressRoute, vWAN, private endpoints, load balancers, and cross‑region connectivity.
• Design scalable routing and switching architectures using BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, and advanced datacenter fabric technologies.
• Lead SD‑WAN architecture and policy design across global sites.
• Strong knowledge of Megaport configuration
• Define standards, reference architectures, and best practices for network and datacenter infrastructure.

Advanced AWS networking experience, including:

• VPC peering, design and segmentation
• Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN
• Route 53, and Elastic Load Balancers (ALB/NLB)
• VNet design and segmentation
• ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways and vWAN
• Load balancing, application gateways and cross‑region connectivity

Advanced OCI networking experience, including:

Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Dynamic Routing Gateways (DRGs), FastConnect, and Site-to-Site VPNs

• Oversee implementation of complex network solutions across cloud, datacenter, and edge environments.
• Provide escalation support for high severity incidents and advanced troubleshooting.
• Lead network modernization initiatives including segmentation, Zero Trust, automation, and cloud migration.

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership, providing guidance on network strategy, capacity planning, and technology roadmaps.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural governance across projects.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure network designs meet performance, availability, and security SLAs.
• Participate in DR/BCP planning and ensure network readiness for failover scenarios.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and architecture.
• Expert‑level knowledge of routing, switching, and datacenter networking (BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, MPLS, QoS, multicast).
• VNet design and segmentation
• ExpressRoute and vWAN
• Load balancing and cross‑region connectivity
• Strong experience with datacenter infrastructure, including:
• Fabric technologies
• Hands‑on experience with SD‑WAN (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, Fortinet, Versa, etc.).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and technologies (NGFW, segmentation, Zero Trust).
• Experience with automation and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, Python) preferred.
• Proven ability to lead architectural discussions and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

• CCIE (Routing & Switching, Enterprise Infrastructure, or Datacenter)
• Azure certifications such as:
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)
• Additional vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, Fortinet) are a plus.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams and drive consensus.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through.