Network & Security Architect Lead

Title: Network & Security Architect Lead

Shift: Night (8:00 PM – 6:00 AM IST, 45 hours/week)

Location: Any NTT India office (Hybrid)

Job Type: Long Term Contract

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Network and Security Architect Lead to oversee operations across the India region. This leadership role requires active participation in critical P1/P2 incident calls , guiding and supporting team members while ensuring seamless resolution of complex technical challenges.

Core Requirements

Experience:

13–15 years of overall IT experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant expertise in network and security domains

At least 10 years of hands-on work with Palo Alto technologies

3–4 years of experience with F5

Certifications (must hold one of the following combinations):

PCNSE + CCIE (Routing & Switching)

PCNSE + CCIE (Data Center)

PCNSE + CCNP (Routing & Switching)

Technical Skills

Firewall & Security: Palo Alto (including Prisma Access / Prisma SASE), PCNSE certified

Networking: Routing & Switching (BGP, EIGRP, switching technologies), Cisco platforms

Load Balancing: F5

Additional Expertise: SD-WAN, AWS networking

Key Competencies & Experience

12+ years of advanced network troubleshooting, with at least 5 years in network/security administration

Strong command of routing protocols (EIGRP, BGP) and switching technologies

Proven ability to design scalable, resilient network architectures

Deep knowledge of Palo Alto architecture (templates, stacks, GlobalProtect) and advanced troubleshooting (packet captures, debugs)

Demonstrated success in analyzing complex issues and delivering optimal solutions

Network design experience is a significant advantage

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