Lead Network Architect & Infrastructure Manager
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per month
About the role
Seeking an experienced Senior Network Infrastructure Lead to oversee, design, and implement high-performance, enterprise-grade network environments. This role is responsible for driving large-scale architecture projects across cloud and on-premise infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, and ensuring seamless network performance and operations.
Key responsibilities
Design and deploy scalable, secure network architectures, incorporating LAN, WAN, MPLS, VPN, VXLAN, Cisco ACI, and multi-cloud environments (AWS & Azure)
Partner with internal business units, application teams, and information security/risk divisions to define technical requirements and deliver aligned network solutions
Perform network modeling, traffic analysis, and long-term capacity planning to support evolving business growth and performance benchmarks
Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLD), Low-Level Designs (LLD), architecture diagrams, and operational procedures
Liaise with external vendors and third-party service providers for equipment procurement while managing concurrent multi-scale IT infrastructure projects
Serve as a senior escalation point for network operations teams to resolve complex technical issues and uphold ITIL framework standards
About you
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network design, implementation, and administration, ideally within a regulated corporate or financial environment
Deep knowledge of LAN/MAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Micro-Segmentation Firewalls, Wireless LAN, VPN, IPS, WAF, and Server Load Balancing (SLB)
Hands-on proficiency with Cisco ACI design and deployment
Practical expertise in cloud network architectures across AWS and Azure environments
Experience with network management, performance monitoring, and automation tools
Strong command of English and Chinese (Mandarin proficiency is a plus)
Preferred: CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer certifications