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About role - We are seeking a Senior Network Architect—a highly experienced, deeply technical leader—to own the global network architecture for Pattern.

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About role - We are seeking a Senior Network Architect—a highly experienced, deeply technical leader—to own the global network architecture for Pattern. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert who excels in strategy, design, vendor management, troubleshooting, and independent execution. You will function as the most senior technical authority in India, proactively identifying issues, delivering future-proof architectural improvements, and executing global network projects with minimal oversight. This is a role for someone who not only understands complex, global-scale networks, but can autonomously design, build, improve, troubleshoot, and present solutions with clarity and confidence.

Global Architecture & Strategy -

Lead the architecture and design of Pattern’s global network (offices, warehouses, cloud)

Develop scalable standards for routing, switching, SD-WAN, segmentation, WLAN, and NAC

Evaluate new technologies and practices to enhance resiliency, performance, and visibility Proactively identify and redesign weaknesses or inefficiencies

Project Leadership & Execution

Own network buildouts for warehouses, corporate offices, and global sites (requirements, design, deployment)Produce professional, presentation-ready network designs (HLDs, LLDs, BOMs, diagrams)

Drive end-to-end project execution, coordinating with global teams and vendors as needed

Advanced Troubleshooting & Operational Excellence

Act as the highest-level technical escalation point for global networking issuesDiagnose complex networking and security problems independently

Implement lasting solutions, not just band-aid fixes

Vendor, Partner & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage vendor relationships (ISPs, integrators, suppliers)Lead technical conversations and ensure vendors meet Pattern standardsCollaborate closely with the Network Manager, IT leadership, and regional teams

Documentation & Standards

Maintain world-class documentation, including architecture diagrams, standards, and runbooksEstablish and enforce global best practices for network design and operations

15+ years of deep, hands-on networking experience in global enterprise environments

Proven ability to architect (not just operate) large, complex multi-site networks

Expert-level proficiency in:BGP, OSPFSD-WAN (Fortinet preferred)

Firewalling (FortiGate), switching (FortiSwitch), centralized management (FortiManager)High-availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR), routing failover, ISP redundancyNAC / 802.1X / certificate-based auth (Portnox a plus)

Enterprise Wi-Fi architectures

Strong experience designing networks for warehouses, distribution centers, and high-density offices

Excellent, fluent English (written & spoken)Ability to create professional design documents and present to senior leadership

Demonstrated independence: can deliver from problem to solution without oversight

Cloud networking experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with CheckMK or other advanced monitoring tools

Familiarity with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure-as-Code

Experience in fast-paced, global technology organizations

Designs resilient, scalable architectures that anticipate future needs

Solves complex issues independently and rapidly

Presents clear, data-backed design proposals

Manages vendor relationships assertively and effectively

Takes full ownership—no hand-holding required

Drives increased reliability, automation, and network security

Acts as a senior thought partner for the Network Manager and IT leadership

Pattern is expanding globally, building new locations, and increasing operational complexity. This role brings the senior expertise needed to architect the next generation of our global network—supporting growth, performance, and scale. You won’t just maintain the network. You will shape the future of Pattern’s global infrastructure.