IT Network Architect

Remote Position: No

City: Guindy, Chennai

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Network Architect with 15 to 18 years of deep, progressive experience. This leadership role demands a certified expert capable of steering our global network strategy, designing highly resilient infrastructures, and serving as the top-tier authority for all complex network challenges. You will be responsible for defining the future state of our network and leading its implementation across the enterprise.

Use standard IT processes to create, communicate and ratify architecture plans and roadmaps that satisfy short and long term business requirements.

Establish and contribute thought leadership to discussions that continuously improve IT solutions & services, and ultimately support Celestica's business operations.

Global Network Strategy: Lead the definition, planning, and execution of a robust, scalable, and secure global network design and implementation strategy.

Serve as the final authority on all network architecture decisions, leveraging a deep understanding of network protocols to ensure optimal performance and security across the entire infrastructure.

Evaluate emerging network technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, automation tools, cloud networking) and integrate them into the long-term network roadmap to drive business value.

Modern Networking: Drive the implementation and management of large-scale SD-WAN deployments, DMVPN , and traditional MPLS services, optimizing connectivity across global sites.

Application Delivery & Wireless: Oversee the configuration and operation of Network Load Balancers for high availability and performance, and manage enterprise-grade wireless networks using Cisco WiFi and Aruba Wifi .

Automation & Monitoring: Champion network operational excellence through Network Automation initiatives. Select, implement, and lead the utilization of advanced Monitoring solutions such as SolarWinds and Nagios to proactively manage, troubleshoot, and report on network health and performance.

Troubleshooting: Act as the ultimate escalation point, utilizing unparalleled troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to resolve the most intricate and critical network issues across all technologies.

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) Typical Experience

• 15 to 18 years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering, architecture, and design, preferably in a large-scale, global enterprise environment.
• Architectural and hands on experience designing and deploying clearpass and Dot1x for wired and wireless network.

Bachelor's Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud.