Principal Network Architect
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Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 206937
Required Travel :Minimal
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Who are we
Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services we unlock our customers innovative potential empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers migration to the cloud enable them to differentiate in the 5G era and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information visit
At Amdocs our mission is to empower our employees to Live Amazing Do Amazing every day. We believe in creating a workplace where you not only excel professionally but also thrive personally. Through our culture of making a real impact fostering growth embracing flexibility and building connections we enable them to live meaningful lives while making a difference in the world.
In one sentence
We are looking for A top network expert titled aPrincipal Network Architect. This role will be responsible for the overall strategic design implementation leadership and expert-level operation of an enterprises multi-vendor network infrastructure. This individual is a subject matter expert (SME) who provides technical leadership and ensures the network is secure scalable and resilient utilizing hands-on expertise with products from vendors such asCisco Juniper Fortinet and Palo Alto.
What will your job look like
Key Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Design:Lead the design and development of high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) network plans for complex LAN/WAN data center (Spine-and-Leaf ACI/Apstra) and hybrid cloud environments (AWS Azure). This includes creating network migration plans and ensuring robust security practices are integrated into all designs.
- Multi-Vendor Configuration & Implementation:Provide hands-on configuration and technical leadership for the deployment of network devices from various vendors including Cisco routers/switches Juniper devices Fortinet FortiGates and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls.
- Operations & Troubleshooting (Tier 3/4):Serve as a top-tier expert for complex incident resolution performing deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) of multi-vendor network issues using tools like Wireshark. Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of all network systems.
- Security & Compliance:Design and implement comprehensive network security measures including managing Next-Generation Firewall policies (URL filtering threat prevention IPS/IDS) VPNs (IPsec SSL VPNs) and network access controls (NAC). Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security standards (e.g. PCI DSS ISO 27001).
- Strategic Planning & Mentorship:Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies (e.g. SD-WAN network automation) to senior management and define future technology roadmaps. Mentor and train junior engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and best practices.
- Documentation & Standards:Develop and maintain detailed documentation including High-Level Designs Low-Level Designs implementation plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Enforce network engineering principles and standards across the organization.
Required Technical Expertise
- Routing Protocols:In-depth hands-on knowledge of BGP OSPF EIGRP and MPLS.
- Switching & Data Center:Expertise in L2/L3 switching VLANs VTP HSRP/VRRP and data center technologies such as Cisco Nexus platforms and ACI.
- Firewalls & Security:Proficient in configuring and managing Palo Alto (PAN-OS/Panorama) Fortinet (FortiOS) Cisco (ASA/Firepower) and Juniper (SRX) firewalls.
- Cloud & Virtualization:Experience with hybrid cloud networking including connectivity to AWS Azure or GCP environments and knowledge of virtualization platforms like VMware.
- Automation:Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Python Ansible Terraform) to streamline operations and configuration management is increasingly important.
All you need is...
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience:Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and architecture roles in large enterprise environments.
- Education:A Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is often required.
- Certifications:Relevant advanced certifications are highly valued such asCisco CCIE(Routing & Switching Security or Data Center)Palo Alto PCNSE or other expert-level vendor certifications.
- Good Communication and Writing Skills in English language is must.
- Willing to work on a Dayshift Hybrid set up (3x per week) and in Ortigas Pasig City.
- Local hiring only. Location: Manila Philippines.
Why you will love this job:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Kubernetes
- S3
- Google Cloud Platform
- Cassandra
- System Architecture
- Redshift
- AWS
- Cloud Architecture
- NoSQL
- UML
- Kafka
- Distributed Systems
About Company
Amdocs is a leading software and services provider to communications and media companies of all sizes, accelerating the industry’s dynamic and continuous digital transformation. With a rich set of innovative solutions, long-term business relationships with 350 communications and medi ... View more
