Job Description: Platform Architect - Network (Cisco Meraki Implementation L2/L3)
Experience: 5-8 Years
Location: Hyderabad / Chennai
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Platform Architect - Network with strong expertise in Cisco Meraki implementation, L2/L3 networking, enterprise network architecture, deployment, and operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting large-scale network infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage Cisco Meraki network solutions across enterprise environments.
- Architect and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN, and cloud-managed network infrastructures.
- Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies.
- Implement network segmentation, VLANs, routing, switching, and security policies.
- Perform network capacity planning, performance tuning, and optimization.
- Lead network migration, transformation, and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Monitor network health and proactively resolve performance issues.
- Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams for integrated solutions.
- Create architecture documents, HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, and network standards.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to support teams.
Required Skills
- Cisco Meraki (MX, MS, MR)
- Meraki Dashboard Administration
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 Networking
- Routing Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
- VLAN, STP, VTP, HSRP, VRRP
- LAN/WAN Technologies
- SD-WAN
- Wireless Networking (WLAN)
- Network Security & Firewall Concepts
- DNS, DHCP, IP Address Management
- Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Cisco Catalyst Switches & Routers
Preferred Skills
- Cisco ISE
- Cisco Umbrella
- Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls
- Azure/AWS Networking
- Network Automation (Python, PowerShell)
- CCNP / CCIE Certification
