Network Architect / Infrastructure Architecture

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Connectivity Services to lead the global strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise connectivity and network security services. This role is responsible for designing and governing next-generation networking and security platforms including SD-WAN, SASE/SSE (Zscaler ZIA & ZPA), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall environments across enterprise, cloud, IT/OT, and industrial networks. The role will drive secure, scalable, and highly resilient connectivity across global operations while enabling digital transformation, cloud adoption, and IT/OT convergence. It requires strong leadership in architecture governance, service reliability, cybersecurity integration, vendor management, and operational excellence across complex multi-vendor environments.

The experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise networking, network security, or infrastructure architecture roles, with significant leadership exposure.
• Strong hands-on and architectural expertise in SD-WAN (preferably Silver Peak), SASE, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Extensive experience with Zscaler SSE platforms including ZIA (Internet Access) and ZPA (Private Access).
• Deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), Panorama, Strata Cloud Manager (SCM), and Strata Logging Service (SLS).
• Strong understanding of enterprise network design including WAN, internet breakout, B2B VPN, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Proven experience in IT/OT convergence, industrial network segmentation, and iDMZ architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles including Zero Trust, least privilege access, and network segmentation.
• Experience managing large-scale, global, multi-vendor network and security ecosystems.
• Strong experience in service governance, incident management, and operational excellence in enterprise environments.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with ability to influence senior business and technology leaders.
• Strong ability to drive transformation, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in complex global environments