Network Architect

Role Summary

We are seeking a Network Architect to lead network design and technical delivery for a new data center

(primary/secondary). This role partners with security, computer, storage, backup/DR, and facilities teams

to implement a production-grade network that supports critical workloads, tight security controls, and

predictable operations. The architect owns the network target state, standards, configurations, testing,

and migration/cutover governance.

Key Responsibilities

design, routing strategy, segmentation model, and operational standards aligned to resiliency

and security requirements.

• Data Center Fabric: Architect and guide implementation of leaf-spine with EVPN/VXLAN and/or Cisco ACI (or equivalent); define underlay/overlay, BGP, MTU/jumbo frames, and control-plane protections.


• Segmentation & Security Zones: Design VRF/VLAN strategy, micro-segmentation alignment (where applicable), east-west controls, firewall placement, and north-south security boundaries in coordination with InfoSec.


• DC Interconnect (DCI) & WAN Edge: Design DCI between DC1/DC2, connectivity to WAN/Internet/cloud, redundancy, QoS, and routing policy (BGP/OSPF as required).


• Core Network Services: Own integration patterns for DNS/DHCP/IPAM (Infoblox or equivalent), NTP, PKI/cert dependencies, TACACS/RADIUS, and network management.


• Load Balancing & Traffic Services: Partner on L4–L7 design (e.g., F5 or equivalent), VIP standards, failover, and integration with security zones.


• Observability & Operations: Define monitoring/telemetry (SNMP/streaming telemetry), syslog/SIEM integration, NetFlow/IPFIX, alerting standards, and operational runbooks.


• Implementation Governance: Validate BOMs and vendor designs, lead build MOPs, configuration standards, peer reviews, and testing/acceptance criteria.


• Migration & Cutover Support: Create cutover plans for network moves (routing changes, VLAN extensions, DCI cutovers), rollback procedures, and validation checklists; support window change.

conventions, port maps, and “as-built” documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in enterprise network architecture with delivery leadership in new DC builds or major network transformations.


• Deep expertise in DC networking concepts: BGP, EVPN/VXLAN, leaf-spine, routing policy, redundancy, and high availability design.


• Strong experience with segmentation: VRFs/VLANs, security zoning, and firewall integration.


• Proven ability to produce HLD/LLD, standards, MOPs, and operational runbooks.


• Strong stakeholder leadership across security, compute, storage, and facilities with clear