Immediate Interview : Infrastructure & Network Architect- only GC/USC
Mithra Pendyala
<mithrapendyala55@gmail.com>Role: Infrastructure & Network Architect
Location: Bellevue, WA or Dallas. TX
Duration: 12 Months
Visa: GC / USC
Reach out: jess...@hierarchsoft.com
Please note, in particular, we need someone that is very familiar with BGP/OSPF, vlans, spine leaf architecture, hybrid cloud, firewalls, etc. Candidate should know Network architecture planning.
Role Summary:
Senior Infrastructure & Network Architect responsible for designing and governing enterprise network and infrastructure solutions, with a primary focus on core networking (BGP/OSPF), data center architecture, and hybrid cloud connectivity, along with working knowledge of observability and infrastructure operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable, secure network solutions across DC, WAN, and hybrid cloud environments
- Own architecture for routing & switching (BGP, OSPF), VLAN segmentation, and firewall design
- Lead data center architecture initiatives including spine-leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, and DC consolidation/migration
- Define and implement hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) including VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and interconnects
- Provide architectural guidance for network monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
- Evaluate existing infrastructure and drive modernization, resiliency, reliability and capacity improvements
- Collaborate with infra, security, and application teams to ensure end-to-end service reliability
- Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business disruption.
- Hands-on experience with open-source networking and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch (ELK), or Nagios
- Familiarity with Linux-based networking environments and troubleshooting across open-source stacks
- Experience with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Python scripting for network/infrastructure provisioning
- Exposure to open-source SDN / networking technologies (e.g., Open vSwitch, ONAP, Kubernetes networking, CNI plugins)
- Experience integrating cloud-native and open-source monitoring solutions in hybrid cloud environments
- Exposure to container networking (Docker/Kubernetes) and its impact on enterprise network architecture
- Familiarity with community-driven standards, APIs, and open networking frameworks
Must-Have Skills
- Strong hands-on
expertise in:
- BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP fundamentals
- VLANs, routing/switching, firewall technologies
- Deep understanding
of:
- Data center networking (Spine-Leaf, SDN, VXLAN)
- Hybrid cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP connectivity)
- Experience with:
- Data center consolidation / migration programs
- Enterprise network architecture and design (HLD/LLD)
- Good exposure to:
- Network monitoring & infrastructure observability tools
- Load balancing, segmentation, and security architecture
Nice to Have
- Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, automation/Ansible/Terraform
- Exposure to observability platforms (NetFlow, Cloud monitoring)
- Certifications: CCNP / CCIE (preferred)
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years in network/infrastructure with recent architect-level experience
- Proven track record in large-scale enterprise or telecom environments
- Ability to bridge architecture with operations (design + real-world implementation)
Preferred Certifications
- CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
Jessica P
Sr. Business Development Executive
Email: jess...@hierarchsoft.com
Hierarch Soft Technologies Inc