Network and Services Architecture Advisor

We are seeking a seasoned Network and Services Architect to drive the strategic vision and evolution of our telecommunications infrastructure. Acting as a trusted advisor the ideal candidate will be responsible for designing complex technology architectures spanning LAN/WAN networks security solutions and cloud environments. This individual will translate business objectives into robust highly available and secure solutions while ensuring seamless integration across our broader technology ecosystem.

1. Strategy and Architecture Design
Complex Architecture Definition: Design and document both high-level and detailed architectures for networks security and telecommunications services ensuring alignment with the organizations strategic objectives.
Technology Investment Planning: Develop roadmaps business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support technology investment decisions.
Governance and Standards: Establish and evolve architecture principles policies standards and best practices for communication infrastructures.
Technology Innovation and Research: Lead continuous technology scouting efforts to identify emerging opportunities (e.g. SD-WAN cloud services advanced security solutions) and assess their business value.
2. Advisory and Integration
Subject Matter Expert: Serve as the primary technical advisor and strategic consultant to project teams leadership committees and internal stakeholders.
Hybrid and Cloud Integration: Ensure seamless integration and connectivity between new technology infrastructures existing networks and cloud platforms (IaaS PaaS SaaS).
Technical Validation: Assess and validate architecture proposals developed by external vendors and internal engineering teams.
Procurement Support: Contribute to technical specifications RFP development and proposal evaluations for the acquisition of technology products and third-party services.
3. Governance and Security
Secure Architecture Design: Develop integrated network security architectures including network segmentation access control and external traffic protection to safeguard corporate information assets.
Business Continuity: Assist in developing high-availability strategies and designing robust disaster recovery solutions for critical business services.
Monitoring Strategy: Define requirements and approaches for proactive monitoring of technology environments ensuring availability performance and security.

Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Information Technology or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience
More than 7 years of overall IT experience including significant experience in large-scale network security or telecommunications architecture roles.
Proven experience developing strategic technology roadmaps and designing geographically distributed enterprise networks (LAN/WAN Wi-Fi data centers).
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols including:
o BGP
o OSPF
o STP
Expertise in advanced firewall technologies and next-generation WAN access solutions such as SD-WAN.
Hands-on experience designing hybrid network architectures connected to major public cloud platforms such as:
o Microsoft Azure
o Amazon Web Services (AWS)
o Equivalent cloud providers
Communication and Leadership
Strong ability to develop write and present strategic and executive-level documentation including business cases opportunity assessments and architecture proposals.
Demonstrated leadership organizational skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to drive change and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
Nice to Have
Advanced professional certifications in networking security or cloud architecture such as:
o CCNP
o CISSP
o Cloud Architecture certifications (Azure AWS etc.)