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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Architect - India - INTL - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $66,560.0 - $83,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Fortinet - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/illinois/chicago/lead-network-architect-india-intl/job-551267/ ## About the Role 10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architecture role at enterprise scale. Demonstrated experience defining enterprise reference architectures and standards adopted across a multi-site organization. Deep expertise across enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), segmentation, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless. Strong network security architecture experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, and Aruba ClearPass. Strong Azure networking experience, including VNet design, peering, private connectivity, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute. Experience with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP schema design, and core service resiliency. Proven experience architecting Zero Trust Branch, micro-segmentation, or identity-aware network access. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven ability to work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments in a global, distributed enterprise. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly for both engineering and non-technical audiences. Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capabilities at the Director and VP level., Must-haves 10+ years of network engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in an architecture role at enterprise scale. Demonstrated experience defining enterprise reference architectures and standards adopted across a multi-site organization. Deep expertise across enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF), segmentation, WAN, SD-WAN, and wireless. Strong network security architecture experience with platforms such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, and Aruba ClearPass. Strong Azure networking experience, including VNet design, peering, private connectivity, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute. Experience with DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), IP schema design, and core service resiliency. Proven experience architecting Zero Trust Branch, micro-segmentation, or identity-aware network access. Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proven ability to work across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments in a global, distributed enterprise. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues clearly for both engineering and non-technical audiences. 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