Senior Architect IT Solutioning (Bengaluru)

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect IT Solutioning to lead end-to-end network architecture, design, and delivery across our Co-Working, Managed Operations (MO), Design & Build (D&B;), and Internal IT Operations verticals. The ideal candidate will own the full network lifecycle from firewall and perimeter security through to end-user connectivity and will serve as the primary technical authority for complex enterprise network solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Network Architecture & Solution Design - Architect, design, and deliver end-to-end enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, and security domains. - Lead technical solutioning for Co-Working spaces, Managed Operations (MO) environments, and Design & Build (D&B;) projects from initial design to live handover. - Create detailed network design documents (HLDs, LLDs), BOM/BOQ, and rack & stack plans aligned to client and business requirements. - Design perimeter security architectures including Next-Gen Firewalls (NGFW), IPS/IDS, DMZ, NAC, and Zero Trust frameworks. - Define network standards, reference architectures, and design templates for repeatable deployments. 2. Co-Working & Managed Operations (MO) - Own IT solutioning for Co-Working fit-outs network infrastructure from ISP demarcation to end-user devices. - Design managed network services for MO clients including SLAs, monitoring frameworks, NOC integration, and escalation paths. - Develop resilient, multi-tenant network designs with appropriate segmentation, QoS, and bandwidth management. 3. Design & Build (D&B;) Projects - Lead IT infrastructure design for greenfield and brownfield D&B; projects across commercial real estate, campuses, and enterprise sites. - Collaborate with civil, MEP, and project management teams for structured cabling, data centre, server room, and comms room designs. - Ensure network designs comply with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC 11801, and relevant Indian/international standards. 4. Internal IT Operations - Govern and continuously improve the organization's internal IT network infrastructure core, distribution, and access layers. - Lead L3 escalation support for critical incidents and drive root cause analysis (RCA) and problem management. - Manage network capacity planning, lifecycle management, and technology refresh cycles. - Drive automation of network operations using tools such as Ansible, Python scripting, or vendor-specific orchestration platforms. 5. Firewall & Security - Lead design and management of firewall policies, NAT, VPN (IPsec/SSL), and micro-segmentation strategies. - Engage with SOC/security teams to align network architecture with organizational security posture. - Conduct periodic network security audits, vulnerability assessments, and drive remediation plans. 6. Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Serve as the technical SPOC for clients, vendors (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Aruba, etc.), and internal leadership. - Evaluate and onboard new technology vendors; conduct PoC/PoT for emerging network technologies. - Mentor and guide a team of network engineers, providing technical leadership and upskilling roadmaps. Certifications The following certifications are required or strongly preferred for this role: CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional MANDATORY CCIE Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert PREFERRED Note: CCNP is mandatory prerequisites. Education & Experience - B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, IT, or related engineering discipline. - 1012 years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, architecture, and solution delivery. - Minimum 5 years in a senior architect or technical lead capacity with client-facing solutioning responsibilities. - Proven track record of delivering large-scale network projects - Experience working in a managed services, system integrator, or real estate/co-working IT setting is highly desirable. .