Senior Network Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Gurgaon, NCR

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect to design, build, and evolve secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise network infrastructures. This role is ideal for a hands-on network expert who combines deep technical knowledge with architectural vision and enjoys owning complex network environments end to end.

As a Senior Network Architect, you will be responsible for defining network strategy, designing resilient WAN and data center architectures, and ensuring seamless connectivity across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. You will play a critical role in modernizing network platforms, strengthening security posture, and supporting business growth through reliable and future-ready network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and maintain enterprise-grade network solutions covering WAN, LAN, and data center environments
• Lead the implementation and optimization of WAN technologies, including MPLS, Point-to-Point (P2P), and SD-WAN solutions
• Architect and manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols to ensure optimal routing, switching, and traffic flow
• Own firewall architecture, deployment, and optimization with a strong focus on network security and policy enforcement
• Design and manage network security solutions using next-generation firewalls, ensuring high availability and performance
• Work extensively with Juniper and Palo Alto platforms for routing, switching, and security use cases
• Design and deploy modern SD-WAN solutions, including CloudGenix, to enhance network agility and performance
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, and fault tolerance across all network components
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across WAN, firewall, routing, and switching layers
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to support hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
• Create and maintain detailed network architecture documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and best practices to network and operations teams

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and operations
• Strong hands-on expertise in firewalls, WAN technologies, and network security architecture
• Deep understanding of L2/L3 protocols, routing, switching, and traffic engineering
• Proven experience working with MPLS, P2P connectivity, and large-scale WAN environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with Juniper and Palo Alto networking and security solutions
• Practical experience implementing and managing CloudGenix / SD-WAN solutions
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve high-impact network issues efficiently
• Experience designing networks that support high availability, scalability, and performance
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical network designs
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills
• A proactive mindset with ownership of architecture decisions and continuous improvement
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or cloud-connected networks is a strong advantage