Network Architecture Expert

ipracujzdalnie.pl; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget for certifications

Collaborating with experienced archs/​

Projects for large enterprises

Modern IT infrastructure access

Sports card & medical care

Life insurance

Long-term employment or B2B

Job summary

TeamQuest in Poland seeks a Network Architecture Expert to design complex enterprise networks, data centers, and cybersecurity architectures. You will lead presales, craft high-level designs, and guide migrations across on-prem and hybrid environments, collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in network design, strong Cisco/Fortinet/Dell expertise, and excellent English communication. Office-based in Poland with multinational projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing network solutions.
• Experience at an IT integrator, vendor, or large enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Data Center, Campus and WAN architectures.
• Experience designing HA and DR solutions.
• Proficient in routing, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, SR, Spine-Leaf, SD-WAN, QoS, Multicast, IPv6.
• Oversight of OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, Ansible, Python, REST API.
• Knowledge of Data Center, network virtualization, SAN and Ethernet Fabric.
• Able to discuss with clients at architect/management level.
• Certifications in Cisco, Fortinet, HPE, or Dell or equivalent demonstrate expertise.
• Basic OS, hardware, virtualization, and IT security knowledge.
• Able to create clear technical docs and run workshops.
• Good English for collaboration with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design network solutions architecture and cybersecurity for enterprise clients.
• Participate in presales and provide technical consulting.
• Support sales during bidding as a solutions architect.
• Translate business needs into technical architecture and docs.
• Prepare concepts, reference architectures, and HDR/LLD docs.
• Prepare technical proposals and responses to RFP/RFQ inquiries.
• Conduct technical workshops, presentations and demos.
• Select technologies and vendors per client requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and project teams on complex solutions.
• Support implementation teams, diagnose issues, and troubleshoot failures.
• Participate in migrations across on-prem and hybrid environments.
• Build long-term client relationships as trusted technical advisor.
• Engage in trainings, maintain certifications, and monitor market developments.

Skills

Network architecture design

Presales & consulting

High Availability & DR design

Data Center, Campus, WAN expertise

English communication

Documentation & workshops

Vendor engagement

Cisco/Fortinet/Dell knowledge

Network automation

Tools

Ansible

Python

REST API

Network automation

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Job description

TeamQuest is a rapidly growing Polish company engaged in the comprehensive HR consulting services, in particular in the recruitment of IT professionals. Working at one of the leading IT infrastructure integrators, delivering projects for large enterprises and public institutions. The organization designs and implements Data Center, Campus, WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud environments and solutions in the field of cybersecurity.

Network Architecture Expert

location: Warszawa, Wrocław, Gdańsk, Poznań

Key Duties

• Designing network solutions architecture, Data Center and cybersecurity for Enterprise-class clients.
• Participating in presales processes and providing technical consulting.
• Supporting the sales department during bidding as a solutions architect.
• Analyzing business needs and translating them into technical architecture.
• Preparing concepts, reference architectures and HLD and LLD documentation.
• Preparing technical proposals and responses to RFP and RFQ inquiries.
• Conducting technical workshops, presentations and solution demonstrations.
• Selecting technologies and vendors according to client requirements.
• Collaborating with vendors and project teams in creating complex solutions.
• Supporting implementation teams, diagnosing and troubleshooting failures.
• Participating in migration and transformation projects covering on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Building long-term relationships with clients as a trusted technical advisor.
• Participating in trainings, maintaining technical certifications and tracking market developments.

Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and implementing network solutions.
• Experience gained at an IT integrator, vendor, or in large Enterprise environments.
• Very good knowledge of Data Center, Campus and WAN architectures.
• Experience in designing High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of routing, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, Segment Routing, Spine-Leaf, SD-WAN, QoS, Multicast, IPv6 and network automation.
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, Ansible, Python and REST API.
• Knowledge of Data Center solutions, network virtualization, Storage Area Network and Ethernet Fabric.
• Ability to conduct technical discussions with clients at the architect and management levels.
• Very good knowledge across a wide range of IT infrastructure solutions, confirmed by certifications, references or technical interview.
• Expert knowledge of at least one technology and very good knowledge of a second technology from the Cisco, Fortinet, HPE, or Dell sectors.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, hardware platforms, virtualization and IT security.
• Ability to create clear technical documentation and to conduct consultations and workshops.
• Good command of English enabling cooperation with global technical support teams.

Good To Have Skills

• Knowledge of network virtualization and SAN networks.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity solutions, including NGFW, IPS/IDS, NAC, ZTNA, microsegmentation, SASE, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, PKI, VPN, DDoS protection, and DNS security.
• Experience as an architect or in sales support for IT services for large enterprises.
• Experience in telecommunications, financial, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Basic knowledge of public cloud services.
• Technical certifications in networking, security, Data Center infrastructure, or virtualization.

We Offer

• Training budget and funding for technical certifications.
• Collaboration with experienced architects and consultants.
• Participation in projects for the largest business entities.
• Access to modern IT infrastructure technologies.
• Benefits package including a sports card, medical care and life insurance.
• Long-term employment based on an employment contract or B2B.