Principal Network Architect (Global Data Center Environment

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Network Architect with strong expertise in enterprise data center networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and large-scale network modernization. The ideal candidate must have deep hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, EVPN/VXLAN, Spine-Leaf architecture, Cisco ACI, firewalls, and AWS hybrid cloud networking., Design and architect enterprise-scale data center and hybrid cloud network solutions Lead multi-site/global data center connectivity and modernization initiatives Design Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, Cisco ACI, and SDN-based architectures Configure and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRFs, VLANs, STP, LACP, and routing policies Architect AWS hybrid cloud connectivity using Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, VPN, and BGP routing Work with firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust, and secure network design principles Develop HLDs, LLDs, migration plans, MOPs, and architecture standards Lead complex migration and cutover activities with minimal downtime Drive automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and APIs Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and operations teams

12+ years of enterprise network engineering/architecture experience Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP EVPN, VXLAN, VLANs, STP, Port-Channels/LACP Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus, Cisco ACI, Spine-Leaf architecture Deep understanding of hybrid cloud networking and AWS networking services Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower, F5, Check Point firewalls Experience with SD-WAN technologies (Viptela, Meraki, VeloCloud preferred) Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, Python, and network automation Strong documentation and architecture design experience

Preferred Certifications: CCIE / CCNP (Enterprise or Data Center) AWS Solutions Architect Professional / Advanced Networking Specialty JNCIE or VMware NSX certifications preferred