Network Architect Lead

Black & Grey HR; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Qatar seeks an experienced Network Architect Lead to design and implement scalable network infrastructures. This role involves leading the architectural strategy, overseeing implementations for major events, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT networking experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. A competitive salary is offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Benefits Package

Monthly Salary: 30,470 - 30,470

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in IT networking roles.
• Minimum of 6 years in a network architecture or senior leadership position.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of enterprise-scale network solutions.
• Conduct capacity planning and redundancy analysis.
• Collaborate with vendors and oversee the rollout of network solutions.

Skills

Network architecture design

LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi technologies

Stakeholder management

Routing and switching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field

Tools

Cisco products

Job description

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for an established technology solutions and services provider in Doha Qatar. Our client is seeking an experienced Network Architect Lead who will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable secure and high-performance network infrastructure to support major international sports events and ongoing operational requirements. This role will lead the strategy architecture and technical direction for the network environment ensuring performance availability and future-readiness across complex venue and enterprise deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Strategy & Architecture
  • Lead the architectural design of enterprise-scale network solutions across LAN WAN Wi-Fi and data center environments.
  • Define and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD) Low-Level Designs (LLD) and related architectural documentation.
  • Conduct capacity planning and redundancy analysis to ensure network performance during high-demand event usage and regular operations.
  • Drive the preparation and evaluation of business cases RFPs RFQs and technical proposals.
• Solution Design & Implementation
  • Evaluate and implement new networking technologies such as SD-WAN cloud networking and performance optimization tools.
  • Ensure network deployments follow industry standards best practices compliance requirements and performance objectives.
  • Collaborate with vendors and OEM partners for proof-of-concepts and solution testing.
  • Oversee the implementation and operational rollout of network solutions for event and venue environments.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and mentor a team of network architects engineers and technicians.
  • Establish best practices governance guidelines and documentation standards across the network team.
  • Work closely with cross-functional IT teams event technology stakeholders and external service providers to ensure end-to-end alignment.
• Budgeting & Cost Management
  • Manage network infrastructure budgets to ensure efficient cost utilization.
  • Negotiate with vendors manage procurement processes and evaluate vendor performance.
  • Monitor expenditures and provide post-project cost performance analysis.

Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience
  • 10 years of experience in IT networking roles including a minimum of 6 years in a network architecture or senior leadership position.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Information Technology Computer Science or a related field.
  • Proven experience designing deploying and maintaining large-scale enterprise or venue networks.
• Certifications (Mandatory)
  • CCIE or CCNP OR cloud / SD-WAN related certifications.
• Required Skills & Competencies
  • Strong expertise in network architecture design across LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi and data center environments.
  • Deep understanding of routing switching Wi-Fi technologies and vendor product lines (preferably Cisco).
  • Experience in developing HLD / LLD documentation and network governance frameworks.
  • Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities including RFP / RFQ processes.
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning disaster recovery and high-availability design.
  • Proven leadership project management and team development experience.
• Benefits
  • Competitive Salary Benefits Package
  • Monthly Salary: 30,470 - 30,470
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Required Skills

• Network Strategy & Architecture
  • Lead the architectural design of enterprise-scale network solutions across LAN WAN Wi-Fi and data center environments.
  • Define and maintain High-Level Designs (HLD) Low-Level Designs (LLD) and related architectural documentation.
  • Conduct capacity planning and redundancy analysis to ensure network performance during high-demand event usage and regular operations.
  • Drive the preparation and evaluation of business cases RFPs RFQs and technical proposals.
• Solution Design & Implementation
  • Evaluate and implement new networking technologies such as SD-WAN cloud networking and performance optimization tools.
  • Ensure network deployments follow industry standards best practices compliance requirements and performance objectives.
  • Collaborate with vendors and OEM partners for proof-of-concepts and solution testing.
  • Oversee the implementation and operational rollout of network solutions for event and venue environments.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Lead and mentor a team of network architects engineers and technicians.
  • Establish best practices governance guidelines and documentation standards across the network team.
  • Work closely with cross-functional IT teams event technology stakeholders and external service providers to ensure end-to-end alignment.
• Budgeting & Cost Management
  • Manage network infrastructure budgets to ensure efficient cost utilization.
  • Negotiate with vendors manage procurement processes and evaluate vendor performance.
  • Monitor expenditures and provide post-project cost performance analysis.
• Required Skills & Competencies
  • Strong expertise in network architecture design across LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi and data center environments.
  • Deep understanding of routing switching Wi-Fi technologies and vendor product lines (preferably Cisco).
  • Experience in developing HLD / LLD documentation and network governance frameworks.
  • Strong vendor and stakeholder management capabilities including RFP / RFQ processes.
  • Knowledge of business continuity planning disaster recovery and high-availability design.
  • Proven leadership project management and team development experience.
• Competitive Salary Benefits Package
  • Monthly Salary: 30,470 - 30,470