Role : Solution Architect – Network Transformation
Location : Edison, NJ
Type : Full-time role
Job Description :
- 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 TCS 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 Guardian / 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).