Principal - Architecture

Job Description :Network Automation Architect Enterprise Data Center Location Hyderabad Experience: 16-20 Years Employment Type: FullTime Role Overview: We are looking for a highly experienced Network Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprisescale network automation and infrastructure transformation initiatives This role requires deep expertise in network architecture SDWAN data center networking APIdriven automation and endtoend platform integration The ideal candidate will define automation strategy architect scalable solutions and drive modernization across network and security domains Key Responsibilities Architecture Strategy Define enterprisewide Network Automation Strategy and Roadmap Design scalable reusable automation frameworks using Python and Ansible Architect APIfirst automation ecosystems across network security and infrastructure platforms Establish InfrastructureasCode standards governance and best practices Drive transition from manual operations to fully automated infrastructure Enterprise Networking Architect enterprise networking solutions across Cisco routers switches and SDWAN vManage platforms Design secure and scalable network architectures including policybased routing and segmentation models Lead SDWAN transformation and migration initiatives Design and optimize Data Center network architectures including SpineLeaf topology and VXLAN overlays Architect high availability redundancy and scalable infrastructure designs Integrate and automate Load Balancers for L4L7 traffic management Architect and automate DDI platforms DNS DHCP IPAM for enterprise network services Define automation standards for data center provisioning configuration management and lifecycle operations Automation Platform Integration Lead development of REST API integrations and automation workflows 
 Design Zero Touch Provisioning ZTP and automated device onboarding frameworks 
 Integrate network platforms with ITSM tools monitoring systems and CICD pipelines 
 Implement SQLbacked automation data repositories for state tracking and reporting 
 Utilize telemetry and analytics for network performance insights and predictive operations 
 Leadership Governance 
 Mentor network automation engineers and infrastructure teams 
 Conduct architecture reviews and technical governance 
 Define configuration compliance and drift management strategies 
 Lead Root Cause Analysis RCA for complex enterprise incidents 
 Required Skills Expertise 
 16-20 years of experience in Enterprise Networking and Infrastructure 
 Advanced proficiency in Python for automation 
 Expertlevel knowledge of Ansible and Infrastructure as Code 
 Deep experience with Cisco networking and SDWAN vManage Strong expertise in Data Center networking architectures Proven experience with APIdriven automation Experience integrating Load Balancers Firewalls and DDI platforms Working knowledge of SQL databases Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CICD integration Preferred Qualifications Experience in largescale network transformation programs Exposure to cloud networking AWS Azure GCP Knowledge of container networking and hybrid architectures Cisco DevNet Automation related certifications Experience working with global enterprise infrastructure environments