Lead Architect - Network Engineering

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Company Profile:Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. Job Description:We are seeking a Lead Architect – Network & Data Infrastructure to own the end‑to‑end architecture, governance, and evolution of enterprise network platforms.This role is responsible for defining scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures across LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and wireless domains, while ensuring alignment with business objectives, security standards, and operational excellence.The ideal candidate brings deep hands‑on expertise combined with strong architectural judgment, acting as the design authority and senior escalation point for complex network and security challenges.This role plays a critical part in driving modernization, performance optimization, and proactive vulnerability management across the enterprise.Architecture & Design:

Define and own enterprise network architecture standards, reference designs, and technology roadmaps across LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, and wireless platforms
Lead architecture design reviews and provide technical direction for Cisco and Aruba–based solutions
Translate business, application, and security requirements into scalable and resilient network designs

Network Engineering & Optimization:

Design, deploy, and optimize high‑availability network solutions using Cisco and Aruba technologies
Architect and govern dynamic routing strategies (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) to ensure performance, resiliency, and scalability
Architect and optimize Aruba wireless platforms for enterprise‑grade mobility and seamless user experience
Operational Excellence & Incident Leadership
Act as the final escalation authority for critical and complex network incidents
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and drive corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with operations, security, and application teams to minimize downtime and improve MTTR

Security & Vulnerability Governance

Architect network security controls aligned with enterprise security frameworks and industry best practices
Oversee vulnerability identification, remediation strategy, and lifecycle management using tools such as Rapid7, Nessus, or Qualys
Ensure patching, hardening, and compliance with security, QoS, and regulatory standards

Monitoring, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Define monitoring and observability standards using tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, and Fluke
Drive network performance analytics, capacity planning, and continuous optimization initiatives
Promote and guide network automation and standardization to improve reliability and operational efficiency

Documentation, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain architecture documentation, standards, and design artifacts
Provide executive‑level reporting on network health, risk posture, vulnerabilities, and improvement initiatives
Mentor senior engineers and influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (relevant certifications may substitute).
12+ years of progressive experience managing and architecting enterprise‑scale network environments
Demonstrated experience operating at architect or senior design authority level

Technical SkillsAdvanced expertise in Cisco switching, routing, wireless, and SD‑WAN platformsStrong command of OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP in large‑scale environmentsDeep knowledge of Aruba wireless architectures and optimization techniquesExperience with vulnerability management and security assessment toolsProficiency with enterprise network monitoring and performance toolsExposure to network automation frameworks and scriptingSoft SkillsStrong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with architecture‑level thinkinAbility to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholdersProven leadership during high‑severity incidents and transformation initiatives * Ability to work independently while influencing cross‑functional teamsKey Competencies

Enterprise network architecture & design governance
Proactive risk, performance, and vulnerability management
Incident leadership and decision‑making under pressure
Continuous learning and adoption of emerging network technologies

Certifications (Preferred)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)
Aruba Certified SD-WAN Deployment Professional (ACSDP)
CCIE is a plus

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