Lead solutioning and delivery architecture for large scale network modernization programs across WAN/LAN/WLAN and cloud networking. Own end to end designs for SD WAN to SASE/Zero Trust transitions, Network as a Service (NaaS) models, multi cloud connectivity patterns, and observability/automation, aligning to business outcomes, security, and experience (SLA/XLA).
Roles and Responsibilities- Own discovery, assessment and target state reference architectures for enterprise networks (WAN/LAN/WLAN, DC/Cloud, OT/edge).
- Design and document HLD/LLD for SD WAN platforms and SASE/Zero Trust controls (SWG, CASB, ZTNA, FWaaS).
- Define multi cloud networking patterns (AWS TGW/Transit, Azure vWAN/Route Server, GCP NCC) and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute/Direct Connect/Interconnect).
- Shape LAN/WLAN modernization (intent based/SD Access, Wi Fi 6/6E/7) and campus segmentation with identity aware policies.
- Lead PoCs and solution validation; create BOMs/BOQs, migration runbooks, fallback plans, test/UAT approaches and acceptance criteria.
- Partner with OEMs and Telcos; evaluate NaaS constructs and commercials; contribute to make vs buy decisions.
- Embed observability and AIOps; specify telemetry, synthetics, and experience metrics (e.g., XLA) and define SLOs/SLIs.
- Industrialize network automation (Ansible/Terraform, pipelines, IaC/GitOps), golden configs and compliance guardrails.
- Contribute to pursuits (RFI/RFP/Orals), solution narratives, effort/cost models and risk registers; ensure solution governance and sign offs.
- Provide architecture oversight into delivery; guide transition, cutovers, hypercare and handover; coach architects/engineers.
- Author reusable patterns/accelerators and knowledge assets for the practice; evangelize client frameworks and best practices.
Qualifications:
Mandatory Skills Experience:- 12 18+ years in networking with 6+ years as an architect delivering global programs (>200 sites or equivalent scale).
- Proven track record leading assessments, roadmaps, designs and migrations for SD WAN/SASE and campus/DC modernization. Experience in multi vendor, multi supplier environments; comfortable with Client/Service Integration models.
- Consulting orientation with strong client facing communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor s degree in engineering/technology (or equivalent experience).
One or more vendor/industry certifications: CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 7/8, ZIA/ZCCP, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate, TOGAF/ITIL (preferred).
Technical Skills: - Deep architecture expertise in two or more SD WAN stacks (e.g., Cisco Viptela/Meraki, Aruba EdgeConnect, Versa, Fortinet, Palo Alto/Prisma, Juniper).
- Hands on design of SASE components (SWG, CASB/DLP, ZTNA, FWaaS) with vendors such as Zscaler, Netskope, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, or Cloudflare.
- Cloud networking across AWS/Azure/GCP (Transit/Hub and Spoke, vWAN, Route Server, TGW, NCC), DNS/DHCP/IPAM (e.g., Infoblox) and identity aware segmentation.
- Campus & DC networking (EVPN/VXLAN, SDA/ACI or equivalent), Wireless (Wi Fi 6/6E/7), NAC/802.1X.
- Automation and IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Git, CI/CD) and scripting (Python/Bash) to codify design, config and operational workflows.
- Observability & Digital Experience Monitoring (e.g., ThousandEyes, AppNeta, Datadog, Dynatrace) and NPM/NPMD stacks; capacity and performance engineering.
- Security fundamentals: Zero Trust architectures, micro/macro segmentation, certificate/PKI, encryption, BCP/DR for networks.
- Understanding of OT/Industrial networks and Private 5G/LTE (nice to have) for shop floor and edge scenarios.
Desired Skills - Customer focus and ownership mindset; ability to balance value, risk and cost.
- Collaborative leadership across architecture, engineering, security and operations.
- Structured problem solving; crisp writing; ability to create compelling solution narratives.
Success Measures / KPIs - Solution quality and governance (architecture checkpoints passed, deployment exceptions).
- Pursuit impact (win rate/shortlists, solution scoring, commercial hygiene).
- Migration outcomes (cutover success rate, MTTR, performance uplift, XLA improvements).
- Automation and standardization (golden configs/templates; % infra as code).
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.