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NETWORK LEAD - Enterprise Network Architecture & GovernanceExperience Range : 5-10 yearsLocation : Any ICSNotice : Immediate to 30 daysWork mode : HyrbidShift timings : 8PM to 5PM ISTInterested candidates share their profiles with the below details toEmail ID: Shanmukh.Varma@Total experience:Relevant experience:Current CTC:Expected CTC:Notice period:If Serving Notice period (Last working day):Role SummaryThe Network Architect will be responsible for defining, validating, and governing enterprise-grade network architectures across multiple data centers and cloud-adjacent environments. This role ensures adherence to Cisco best practices, validates network readiness for Epic performance and availability requirements, and provides executive-level assurance on network design, risks, and operational readiness. The architect will act as a critical bridge between senior leadership and engineering teams and may evolve into an offshore network leadership role.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Network Architecture & Governance- Own and govern enterprise network architecture standards, ensuring adherence to Cisco best practices across: - Cisco Data Center networking - ACI fabric design and operations - Core routing & switching - FTD (Firewall Threat Defense) edge security - SD-WAN architecture - Review, validate, and approve engineering-level designs and implementation plans prior to execution. - Ensure architectural consistency across multiple concurrent data centers.Data Center & Cloud-Adjacent Design- Perform end-to-end architectural assessments of: - On-prem data centers - Cloud-adjacent connectivity (private cloud, hybrid, interconnects) - WAN and campus integration - Evaluate scalability, resiliency, latency, throughput, and failover designs.Epic Network Readiness & Performance Assurance- Validate overall network readiness for Epic systems, including: - Performance, latency, and throughput requirements - High availability and fault tolerance - Security and segmentation considerations - Identify gaps and risks impacting Epic performance and clinical operations.Business Assurance & Stakeholder Communication- Produce business-assurance level documentation summarizing: - Network readiness status - Key risks and mitigations - Performance and availability posture - Translate technical network designs into clear business impacts for senior leadership. - Act as a trusted advisor to program sponsors and executives.Leadership & Collaboration- Act as a bridge between senior management and engineering teams. - Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to network engineers. - Potential to evolve into the offshore Network Architecture Lead, owning standards, reviews, and governance.Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Expertise- Deep hands-on and architectural expertise in Cisco enterprise networking, including: - Cisco ACI (design, multi-pod / multi-site preferred) - Core routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) - Cisco FTD / firewalls - SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela / Meraki SD-WAN) - Strong experience with multi-data-center environments. - Solid understanding of network security, segmentation, and compliance. - Aruba networking experience (campus / wireless) – preferred.Architecture & Assurance- Proven experience delivering architecture assessments and readiness reviews. - Ability to produce executive-ready documentation and presentations. - Experience validating designs against performance-critical applications (Epic or similar healthcare systems strongly preferred).Soft Skills- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. - Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. - Strong leadership, decision-making, and governance mindset