Job Title: Senior Network Architect & Engineer
Location: Visakhapatnam
Experience: 8–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: IT Infrastructure / Networking / Industrial Automation / Surveillance Systems
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Network Architect & Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise-grade network infrastructure for a large-scale port modernization and surveillance project. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in network architecture, routing & switching, security, fiber networks, industrial networking, and high-availability systems.
This role requires a strategic thinker who can design scalable network solutions while also being capable of hands-on deployment, troubleshooting, and field implementation.
Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Architecture & Design
- Design enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Optical Fiber network infrastructure.
- Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
- Architect scalable and high-availability network solutions.
- Design redundant network topology with automatic failover.
- Plan future network expansion and modernization initiatives.
Network Engineering & Deployment
- Install, configure, and maintain enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
- Configure VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, VRRP/HSRP, ACLs, QoS, Multicast, and routing protocols.
- Optimize network performance for high-bandwidth IP surveillance and industrial applications.
- Deploy and integrate optical fiber backbone networks.
- Support field implementation across remote and industrial locations.
Security & Compliance
- Configure Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
- Implement IPS/IDS, VPN, Network Access Control (NAC), and security policies.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and industrial networking regulations.
- Maintain secure network architecture for mission-critical environments.
Operations & Troubleshooting
- Conduct site surveys and network assessments.
- Perform RF and connectivity surveys.
- Diagnose complex routing, switching, and hardware issues.
- Provide Tier-3 technical support and root cause analysis.
- Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Documentation
- Prepare network diagrams and topology maps.
- Create configuration templates.
- Develop SOPs and technical documentation.
- Maintain asset inventory and change management records.
Required Skills
- Enterprise Routing & Switching
- Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, HP Enterprise Networking
- LAN / WAN / WLAN
- OSPF, BGP, MPLS
- VLAN, STP, RSTP
- QoS & Traffic Engineering
- Multicast Networking
- Optical Fiber Networks
- Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point)
- VPN, IPS, IDS
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- High Availability (HSRP, VRRP)
- Industrial Networking
- IP Surveillance Networks
- Network Monitoring Tools
- Wireshark
- SolarWinds / PRTG / Nagios
- Linux Networking
- TCP/IP
- IPv4 / IPv6
- Network Security
- RF Site Survey
Preferred Certifications
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (Preferred)
- JNCIP / JNCIE
- Fortinet NSE
- Palo Alto PCNSE
- Aruba Certified Professional
- CWNA / CWNP
- ITIL Foundation
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or related field.
- Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 8–15 years of experience in enterprise networking.
- Experience with industrial, smart city, port, defence, or surveillance infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of optical fiber backbone deployment.
- Experience with mission-critical and high-availability network environments.
Key Competencies
- Network Architecture
- Enterprise Infrastructure
- Network Security
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Technical Documentation
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Execution
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
