Architect - Network and Security

Architect – Network and Security (Core
42)

Design and implement network and security infrastructures across data centers, on‑prem, campus and public cloud environments with a focus on Azure. Lead solution proposal workshops, estimate effort, engage vendors, prepare BOQs, interact with clients and oversee deployment configurations.

• Design & implement data‑center networking solutions (spine & leaf fabric, ACI, Apstra, SDN like NSX‑T).
• Implement core & perimeter firewalls (Cisco, Palo‑Alto, Fortinet, Juniper) in on‑prem & Azure environments.
• Build Azure landing zones and network‑security components (native & third‑party). Provide Express Route, Virtual WAN, VPN, and Azure networking connectivity.
• Conduct security assessments, scanning of Azure resources and align with Azure Well‑Architected framework.
• Deploy Azure Security Center, Sentinel, other monitoring tools and maintain DR & business continuity plans.
• Provide IP‑telephony, email security, VPN, identity & access management, collaborative & wireless network solutions.
• Create HLD/LLD, network diagrams, installation guides, runbooks and rack‑diagrams with power/cabling plans.
• Co‑ordinate with third‑party vendors, conduct UAT and support the implementation team.
• Execute operation readiness, handover and due‑diligence for client networks.
• Work with Pre‑Sales on RFPs and solution proposals.

• Scope client requirements and manage communications.
• Identify tasks, develop schedules and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Communicate objectives, deliver on time, within budget and scope.
• Resolve risks, manage expectations and meet deadlines.

• Implementation plans, technical solution proposal document.
• High‑Level Design and Low‑Level Design documents.
• Network Implementation and Migration Plans.
• Network Ready For Use (NRFU) document.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• AZ‑500 Azure Security Engineer (Preferred); AZ‑700 Azure Networking (Preferred).
• AZ‑305 Azure Infrastructure Solution Architect (Must).
• CCIE or Cisco routing/switching/security (Preferred).
• CCNP Collaboration (Preferred).
• PCNSE or Fortinet NSE (Must).
• VMware VCIX‑NV (Preferred).
• Azure Solutions Architect (Preferred).
• F5 LTM/GTM or equivalent (Preferred).
• ITIL Foundation (Confirmed).

• 13+ years in Network Security, 2+ years as an Architect.
• Design and implement Azure landing zones and security environment.
• Security hardening & best practices expertise.
• Experience with SDN (NSX, ACI), data‑center IP‑fabric and EVPN‑VxLAN.
• Documentation skills: HLD, LLD, network diagrams.
• IP‑telephony solution experience.
• Juniper/Cisco networking, firewalling products.
• Wireless networking implementation.
• Power Shell, Azure CLI, Terraform, ARM templates.
• Hybrid cloud architecture & connectivity solutions.
• Compliance: HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001.

• Terraform & Ansible automation.
• Docker, Kubernetes containerization.
• Python or other scripting for automation.
• CI/CD pipelines & Dev Ops practices.
• CISSP, CCSP or similar security certifications.

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