Microland is seeking a highly experienced Network Architect with deep hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and operating large-scale, complex enterprise and service provider networks.

This role demands strong ownership, expert-level technical depth, and the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and automated network architectures across multi-OEM environments.

Role Summary :

The Network Architect will be responsible for end-to-end network architecture and design, with a strong focus on data center, WAN, campus, wireless, and cloud networking.

The role requires expert-level knowledge (CCIE / JNCIE level), hands-on troubleshooting capability, and accountability for complex routing, switching, and security scenarios across global environments.

This is a senior technical role with design authority, responsible for driving modernization, automation, and next-generation networking initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Design end-to-end architectures for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, SDN, Wireless, and Data Center environments

- Apply OEM best-practice frameworks such as Cisco DNA & ACI, Juniper / Arista EVPN-VXLAN, IP Fabric, and Juniper Mist

Traffic Engineering :

- Architect and manage complex routing using BGP, OSPF, MPLS, with QoS considerations

Security & Edge Architecture :

- Design firewall policies, security zones, NAT, VPNs (IPsec / Remote Access)

- Implement micro-segmentation and Zero Trust architectures

- Work extensively with Juniper SRX / Cisco NGFW platforms

Security Integration :

- Integrate Network Access Control (NAC) solutions for profiling, posturing, AAA, and policy enforcement

- Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE or equivalent platforms

Cloud Networking :

- Architect and deploy cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP

- Design VPC/VNet architectures, subnets, routing tables, and security groups

Wireless & AI Operations :

- Design and standardize wireless templates and RF optimization strategies

- Implement MPSK, RADIUS, TACACS policies

- Lead transition to Juniper Mist, leveraging AIOps for Wired, Wi-Fi, and WAN assurance

Transformation & Modernization :

- Conduct As-Is assessments, lead technical planning workshops, and create phased migration playbooks

- Act as Design Authority for architecture and configuration standards

- Drive automation initiatives using Python, Ansible, or Terraform

Operations & Troubleshooting :

- Lead troubleshooting for FOAK and high-severity incidents

- Own resolution of critical incidents and SLA adherence

- Collaborate across security, systems, and application teams

Documentation & Governance :

- Create and maintain HLDs, LLDs, and design documentation

- Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and operational standards

Required Skills & Experience :

- 12+ years in Network Engineering, with 5+ years in architecture or design leadership roles

- Experience managing networks with 1000+ sites within a single organization

- Led at least 4 large implementation / transition / transformation programs

- Expert-level certification such as CCDE / CCIE / JNCIE

- Strong expertise in :

Routing & Switching : Cisco, Juniper, Arista
Security : Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point
Cloud Networking : AWS, Azure, GCP
SD-WAN and virtualization technologies
Wireless : Juniper Mist, Cisco, Aruba

- Deep understanding of IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, QoS/CoS, multicast, HA (VRRP, GRES, NSR/NSB)

- Proven troubleshooting using Junos traceoptions, flow sessions, Wireshark, TCPdump

- Experience working in ITIL-based environments with strong change management discipline

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage customers and internal stakeholders

Preferred / Nice-to-Have :

- Strong Juniper expertise and certifications

- Automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, Juniper PyEZ

- Experience with Juniper Mist, Contrail, SDN/SD-WAN, cloud-managed networking

- Integration of SRX with SIEM / SOC workflows

Education :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience