# Senior Technical Architect - Network Platform

**Company:** [GSSTech Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md)
**Location:** Chennai, India
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

We are seeking a **Senior Technical Architect – Network Platform** to lead the design, scaling, improvement, and enhancement of enterprise network infrastructure. This role focuses primarily on **core networking architecture**, with a secondary emphasis on network security, aligned to a **70% Network / 30% Security** responsibility split. The position is part of the Infrastructure Architecture function and supports large-scale, business-critical platforms.

## Requirements

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Lead the **architecture, design, and enhancement** of enterprise network platforms.
-   Drive network **scalability, performance optimization, and resilience** initiatives.
-   Create and maintain **High-Level Design (HLD)** and **Low-Level Design (LLD)** documentation.
-   Provide architectural guidance for LAN, WAN, DC, and cloud-connected networks.
-   Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure secure and stable network design.
-   Review existing network architectures and recommend improvements and modernization strategies.
-   Support implementation teams with design validation and technical direction.
-   Ensure solutions comply with enterprise standards, governance, and best practices.
-   Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making forums.

### **Required Skills & Experience**

-   **10+ years** of experience in enterprise **network engineering and architecture** roles.
-   Strong hands-on and design experience with **Cisco networking technologies**.
-   Deep understanding of **LAN, WAN, DC, and enterprise routing & switching**.
-   Working knowledge of network security concepts including:

-   **Firewalls**
-   **VPN**
-   **ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)**
-   **STN (Secure Trust Network)**

-   Proven experience in **network architecture documentation** (HLD, LLD).
-   Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical environments.
-   Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills.

### **Security Exposure**

-   Ability to collaborate with security teams on secure network design.
-   Understanding of perimeter and internal security controls.
-   Experience integrating security considerations into network architecture (not a pure security role).

### **Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience working in **banking or financial services** environments.
-   Exposure to regulatory-driven or high-availability infrastructure platforms.
-   Architecture or networking certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) are an advantage.