Senior Technical Architect - Network Platform

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.

Requirements

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.