Architect II

Location:This is a hybrid opportunity in Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurugram area.

Shift : 24*7 Rotational(Including US shifts)

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally with operations in 25 countries across the globe.
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $9.2 billion in revenue

• 20on Fortunes World’sBest Workplaces™ list

• 14 on Forbes World’s Best Employers in IT – 2023

• 23 on Forbes Best Employers for Women in IT- 2023

• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions

Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

Position Overview

Insight is seeking an experienced Network Security and Infrastructure Engineer/Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network security and infrastructure solutions. This role focuses on Palo Alto firewall platforms, F5 ASM technologies, and core network infrastructure with expertise in routing, switching, and advanced network protocols. The ideal candidate will drive network modernization initiatives and deliver high-availability, secure solutions that support business-critical operations.

What you’ll do as an Architect

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise security solutions utilizing Palo Alto Networks platforms.
• Implement and optimize F5 ASM (Application Security Manager) & WAF.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable campus network environments utilizing 2-tier collapsed core architectures
• Design and configure enterprise routing and switching infrastructure using Cisco technologies
• Manage LAN/WAN network design, implementation, and optimization across multi-site environments
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced network protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Support EVPN-VXLAN deployments and fabric-based networking.
• Conduct network security assessments and create detailed technical specifications and design documents
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of complex network and security issues across distributed environments
• Support network security implementations including access control, segmentation, and threat mitigation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, security, and infrastructure teams
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of network configurations, topologies, and runbooks
• Stay current with emerging network and security technologies and industry best practices
• Provide technical leadership during client engagements and solution design phases

What we are looking for-

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering
• 5+ years of demonstrated expertise in Palo Alto firewall & Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• 3+ years of experience with  F5 ASM (Application Security Manager).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching infrastructure
• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing EVPN, VXLAN VTEP networks
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols
• Proven experience with network security architecture and implementation
• Experience with network monitoring, analytics, and performance optimization tools
• Good to have Cisco SDA and Catalyst Center implementation experience

Technical Skills

• Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, threat prevention, security policies)
• F5 ASM (Application Security Manager) & WAF
• Cisco routing and switching (IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS)
• LAN/WAN design and implementation (MPLS, VPN, QoS)
• Network protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, VPN, QoS
• Network security: firewalls, intrusion prevention, threat detection, DLP
• Network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform preferred)
• Cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure
• Network monitoring tools (Splunk, Datadog, Palo Alto Cortex, F5 Analytics)
• Multi-vendor environments and interoperability

Certifications (good to have anyone)

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Associate (PCSA)
• F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-C…