Lead Network Architect

TL;DR

Lead Network Architect: Driving the design, modernization, and evolution of global, multi-cloud, and next-generation enterprise network environments with an accent on network strategy, resiliency, and performance. Focus on automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Python-based automation.

Location: Philippines - Manila

Company

hirify.global software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety.

What you will do

• Architect and evolve enterprise, data center, campus, and backbone network architectures using modern, scalable design principles.
• Design and optimize multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including WAN, cloud security, routing domains, and cross-cloud connectivity.
• Lead EVPN/VXLAN fabric designs, SR-MPLS/SRv6 architectures, and high-performance spine–leaf environments.
• Drive network automation initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and Python-based automation.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and platform engineering teams on architecture governance, reference patterns, and design standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, lifecycle management, and capacity planning across hybrid, multi-region, and distributed environments.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of hands-on experience architecting and operating large-scale enterprise or service provider networks.
• Expertise in core routing and switching technologies: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, and Segment Routing.
• Deep experience with Cisco (NX-OS, IOS-XR, IOS-XE), Juniper (QFX), and Arista EOS with CloudVision.
• Strong multi-cloud networking experience including AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Azure Virtual WAN, and GCP Cloud Router.
• Proficiency in network automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git-based workflows.
• Strong communication, architectural documentation, diagramming, and cross-functional leadership skills.

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• CCIE, JNCIE, or Arista ACE-L3 (active or in progress).
• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or equivalent cloud certifications.
• Experience with network digital twins, AIOps, or telemetry-driven automation.
• Experience with micro-segmentation platforms such as Illumio, Guardicore, or NSX-T DFW.
• Experience delivering IaC at scale, including CI/CD-driven deployments.

Culture & Benefits

• Become part of a global architecture and engineering organization focused on cutting-edge, multi-cloud, high-performance networking.
• Drive architectural strategy, influence enterprise-wide design standards, and shape the future of modern networking.