Networking Architect (Automotive Domain)

About This Role

Define architecture and design for networking subsystems supporting embedded IFE/IFC systems in the automotive domain. Develop networking design patterns and frameworks for virtualization/containerization.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and design for networking subsystems supporting embedded IFE/IFC systems
• Specify and design solutions for network elements of platform infrastructure, including Layer 2/3 networks, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and security
• Develop networking design patterns and frameworks for virtualization/containerization (hosting, networks, storage)
• Enable self-service tooling for managing airside network deployments and operational concerns
• Document architecture goals, risks, and design decisions, including non-functional requirements (NFRs)
• Review existing networking designs and implement improvements
• Provide end-to-end engineering, implementation, and support for network solutions involving WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, and Virtual technologies
• Collaborate with platform architects and engineering teams to meet networking requirements
• Participate in SAFe Agile ART teams, PI planning, and architecture reviews
• Prepare architecture diagrams, design documents, and test reports for networking solutions

Requirements

• Expert-level experience with Layer 2/3 networking design, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Extensive experience with LAN/WAN, VLAN, VXLAN, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, routing/firewalls, NAT, DHCP, DNS, NTP, AVB, TLS, multicast, QoS in Linux networking
• Experience with iptables, routing utilities, and Linux-based networking stacks
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VPN, SDN, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls protocols
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, container-based networking solutions
• Knowledge of Networking security and cryptography, secure communication protocols
• Experience with commercial networking equipment (Cisco, Juniper routers; Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco firewalls; F5 load balancers)
• Familiarity with architecture diagramming tools and models
• Experience in SAFe Agile development processes

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with Layer 2/3 networking design, operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Skills

* Required skills