Network Architect -LAN, WAN, SDWAN, WIFI

Publication date : May 21, 2026, 12:00AM

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About us

Join us at Orange Business!
We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.
Every day, you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent, sustainable global solutions, no matter where our customers operate. With over 30,000 employees across Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

About the role

Architecture & Design

Lead the design and architecture of large-scale network and infrastructure solutions, covering data centres, cloud, security, and connectivity.

Define end-to-end NAC strategies for secure access management.

Ensure designs align with organizational security, compliance, and availability requirements.

Prepare and review HLD (High-Level Design), LLD (Low-Level Design), and other architecture artefacts

Implementation & Integration

Lead deployments and integrations of enterprise-grade network and data centre solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate networking with security, virtualisation, cloud, and application layers.

Drive automation, standardization, and introduce best practices in network design, cloud adoption, security frameworks, and automation..

Optimization & Operations

Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and lifecycle management across network and data centre environments.

Provide escalation support for complex issues in WAN, LAN, Wireless, Data Centre, and NAC domains.

Perform risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies.

Governance & Strategy

Develop network and data centre roadmaps and reference architectures.

Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.) to align with business needs.

Contribute to security strategy by integrating NAC and related access security mechanisms

About you

Technical & Functional Skills & Certifications

• CCIE Enterprise/Data Center, Aruba ACDX, JNCIE-DC/ENT, CISSP

education, qualifications, and certifications

• BE / B.tech. / B.Sc. in EXTC/ Computer Science / Information Technology

Experience :
15+ years of networking experience with at least 3+ years in an architect-level role

Core Networking: Strong hands-on experience in WAN technologies (SD-WAN, MPLS, routing protocols).

Expertise in LAN architecture (switching, segmentation, high availability).

Advanced Wireless design and deployment (Wi-Fi 5/6, controllers, cloud-managed).

Proven experience in NAC solutions (Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, Juniper Access Assurance or equivalent).

Hands-on experience designing, integrating, and troubleshooting across Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper ecosystems.

Ability to design vendor-agnostic reference architectures, ensuring interoperability and flexibility.

Data Centre Networking: Expertise in Data Centre fabric technologies (Cisco ACI, VXLAN/EVPN, Juniper Apstra, Aruba CX fabric).

Strong knowledge of virtualisation and integration with hypervisors (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).

Understanding of hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP interconnects).

Familiarity with storage networking (SAN, iSCSI, FCoE) and redundancy models

Security Knowledge: Understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, ZTNA concepts).

Familiarity with OEM security features in Cisco, Aruba, and Juniper ecosystems.

Additional Competencies: Network automation and programmability (Python, Ansible, APIs).

Strong documentation, solution presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to lead design workshops and mentor technical teams.

You bring passion, energy, taste for exploration and adaptability. You seek the opportunity to expand your knowledge and develop new skills.

What we offer

• Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
• Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
• Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
• Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
• Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect events.
• Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awards.

Only your skills matterRegardless of your age, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurotype, disability, veteran status or appearance, we encourage diversity within our teams because it is a strength for the collective and a vector of innovation. Orange Group is a disabled-friendly company and equal opportunity employer: don't hesitate to tell us about your specific needs.

At Orange, only your skills matter.

Regardless of your age, gender, background, origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or appearance, we actively encourage diversity within our teams, as it is a collective strength and a driver of innovation.Orange is a disability-inclusive employer: please feel free to let us know about any specific needs you may have.