Network Architect

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for routing, switching, firewall, and SD-WAN configurations across

various data centers and cloud environments.

• Manage advanced troubleshooting for LAN/WAN, MPLS, Meraki SD-WAN, and VPN

connectivity issues.

• Implement and maintain firewall and SD-WAN policies on Cisco ASA, and Meraki

appliances.

• Automate network device configuration and compliance checks using Ansible or

Terraform.

• Monitor network performance through SolarWinds, NetFlow, Meraki Insights, and

Splunk integrations.

• Collaborate with Cloud and Security teams to support hybrid networking (AWS

Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute).

• Document network architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and

escalation workflows.

• Mentor L2 engineers and participate in network change, automation, and problem

management reviews.

Qualifications we seek in you!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Networking, or related field.
• Good years of experience in enterprise networking and SD-WAN administration.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and firewall/SD-WAN

management (Meraki, Cisco, Palo Alto).

• Experience with SolarWinds, NetFlow, and automation using Ansible/Terraform.

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

• Primary: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Meraki SD-WAN, Fortinet, SolarWinds, Terraform,

Ansible, Splunk.

• Secondary: AWS VPC, Azure VNet, ExpressRoute, VPN, ServiceNow.
• Certifications: CCNP, Meraki CMSS, PCNSE, or AWS Networking Specialty.