Network Architect

About This Role

Join our Consulting Services team as a Network Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise network environments, focusing on Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista technologies. This role involves both service delivery and pre-sales engineering, shaping client solutions and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, deploy, and manage enterprise network solutions using Cisco, Fortinet, and Arista platforms
• Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and greenfield implementations
• Perform network assessments, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize performance
• Configure and manage firewalls, switches, routers, and wireless solutions
• Ensure network security, high availability, and disaster recovery readiness
• Document network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal technical enablement
• Stay current with vendor updates, industry trends, and best practices
• Collaborate with sales and solution teams to understand client requirements and design tailored network solutions
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops to articulate solution value

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking
• Hands-on expertise in Cisco, Fortinet and Arista technologies
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, firewall, VPNs, and network segmentation
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking with hands-on expertise in Cisco, Fortinet and Arista technologies

Nice to Have

• Relevant certification such as CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or Arista ACE
• Experience with SD-WAN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud networking (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Exposure to NAC solutions and network access control policies
• Prior experience in a client-facing pre-sales architect role

Skills

* Required skills