Network Architect

Key Responsibilities
Architecture Strategy
Develop enterprise network architecture and SDA strategy aligned with business objectives
Design and implement Cisco SDAccess solutions using Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE
Define network standards frameworks and architectural best practices
Lead network modernization cloud integration and digital transformation initiatives
Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend adoption strategies
SDA Enterprise Networking
Design and manage SDA Fabric environments including
Fabric Edge Nodes
Border Nodes
Control Plane Nodes
Virtual Networks VN
Scalable Group Tags SGT
Implement network segmentation and microsegmentation policies
Design LAN WAN Wireless Campus and Data Center networking solutions
Architect highly available and scalable network infrastructures
Security Architecture
Design Zero Trust networking frameworks
Integrate Cisco ISE for policybased access control
Implement secure network segmentation and identitybased access
Provide architecture governance for firewalls VPNs NAC IDSIPS and cloud security controls
Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements
Cloud Hybrid Connectivity
Architect Azure AWS and hybrid cloud network connectivity
Design ExpressRoute VPN and SDWAN integration solutions
Support multicloud networking strategies and cloud security architecture
Enable secure access between onpremises and cloud environments
Automation Innovation
Lead network automation initiatives using
Python
Ansible
Terraform
REST APIs
Cisco DNA APIs
Promote Infrastructure as Code IaC practices
Drive operational efficiency through automation and orchestration
Technical Leadership
Serve as the highest escalation point for complex network issues
Lead Root Cause Analysis RCA for major incidents
Mentor architects engineers and SMEs across the organization
Review and approve technical designs implementation plans and architecture decisions
Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders and executive leadership
Governance Documentation
Create and maintain
HighLevel Designs HLD