Senior Network Engineer/Architect

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We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer/Architect with deep expertise across WAN, LAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, Private 5G and Sensors technologies to design, implement, and operate secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network infrastructure.

This role is hands-on and highly technical, with responsibility for architecture, engineering, lifecycle management, automation, and operational excellence across campus, data center, manufacturing, R&D, and cloud-connected environments.

The Senior Network Engineer/Architect partners closely with security, cloud, OT, and application teams to deliver reliable connectivity aligned with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Engineering & Architecture

• Design, implement, and support enterprise WAN, LAN, WLAN, SD‑WAN, firewall, and Private 5G network solutions.
• Lead detailed network designs for campus, data center, manufacturing, OT, and R&D environments.
• Develop and maintain high- and low-level design documentation, traffic flows, and implementation guides.
• Ensure network solutions meet requirements for scalability, resilience, performance, and security.
• Contribute to reference architectures and standardized network patterns.

2. LAN & WLAN Engineering

• Design and deploy campus and building LANs, including switching, VLANs, routing, and redundancy models.
• Engineer enterprise Wi‑Fi solutions focusing on RF design, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot complex wired and wireless issues using packet captures, telemetry, and logs.
• Support NAC, 802.1X, and identity-based access integrations.

3. WAN / SD‑WAN Engineering

• Engineer and operate global WAN and SD‑WAN deployments, including internet, MPLS, DIA, and cloud connectivity.
• Optimize routing, traffic steering, QoS, and application performance.
• Support segmentation, redundancy, failover, and high-availability designs.
• Work with service providers and vendors on circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

4. Private 5G, OT & Sensor Network Engineering

• Design, implement, and support Private 5G, OT, and sensor network connectivity for manufacturing, industrial, and R&D environments.
• Integrate Private 5G with existing wired (LAN), wireless (WLAN), SD‑WAN, and WAN infrastructures to provide seamless and secure end-to-end connectivity.
• Engineer secure, scalable connectivity for industrial devices, PLCs, sensors (IIoT), robots, vision systems, and IoT platforms.
• Support deterministic, high-availability network designs to meet low latency, high reliability, and real-time traffic requirements.
• Implement segmentation and security controls to isolate OT systems, sensor networks, and IT workloads while enabling controlled data exchange.
• Collaborate with OT, manufacturing, and security teams to align network design with safety, production continuity, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring, performance optimization, and lifecycle management of Private 5G cells, gateways, edge devices, and sensor connectivity.

 5. Network Security Integration

• Configure and support firewalls, VPNs, ZTNA, and secure connectivity in partnership with security teams.
• Implement segmentation, access controls, and secure routing architectures.
• Participate in firewall policy design reviews and traffic flow validation.
• Ensure networks align with Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles.

6. Operations, Troubleshooting & Incident Escalation Support

• Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex network incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support network changes, upgrades, and maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Participate in on-call or escalation rotations as required.

6. Automation, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain network standards, templates, and configuration baselines.
• Drive automation using scripting and infrastructure-as-code approaches where applicable.
• Reduce operational debt through simplification, standardization, and lifecycle management.
• Track and improve network performance, availability, and operational metrics.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Network Security, Cloud, OT, Application, and Infrastructure teams.
• Support project planning, technical assessments, and implementation timelines.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.

8. Financials & Project Management

• Own end to end budgeting and financial governance for network products, including annual OPEX/CAPEX planning and funding approvals.
• Manage renewals and vendor contracts, driving cost optimization and negotiating savings across all platforms and services.
• Lead project intake cost modeling, including resource costing, design/engineering estimates, and financial impact assessments.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  •  WAN, SD‑WAN, LAN, WLAN,
  • Firewalls, VPN / ZTNA
  • Sensors & Private5G
  • Manufacturing, OT, or large campus networks
• Experience supporting hybrid environments with public cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure)

Skills

• WAN & SD‑WAN: Routing (BGP, OSPF), MPLS, DIA, cloud interconnects
• LAN & WLAN: Switching, VLANs, RF design, wireless troubleshooting
• Security: Firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, NAC
• Private 5G: Architecture, integration, and operational support (preferred)
• Network monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting tools
• Strong understanding of high availability, redundancy, and performance optimization

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative approach across cross-functional teams
• Operational discipline with attention to detail

Preferred

• Network Wired/Wireless certifications (CCNP/CCIE, Aruba, Palo Alto etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial network environments
• Familiarity with ITIL, NIST, or enterprise network standards

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