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Network Transformation Director

Microland Limited·Posted 3 days ago

Location

All India

Experience

18–22 years

Required Skills

Enterprise NetworkingNetwork SecurityInfrastructure TransformationNetwork AutomationWireless NetworkingLoad BalancingFirewallsJuniperF5VMwareSDWANSASESecurity Service EdgeZero Trust NetworkingCloud NetworkingAIOpsObservability PlatformsSecure Hybrid ConnectivityRouting SwitchingEnterprise WANCampus NetworkingData Center NetworkingVPN TechnologiesZero Trust ArchitectureSecure Access SolutionsNetwork SegmentationAzure NetworkingAWS NetworkingHybrid ConnectivityMultiCloud ArchitectureCloud Security IntegrationCiscoPalo Alto NetworksFortinetArubaCheck Point

About the Role

As a senior Network Transformation Leader, your role will involve driving large-scale network modernization and transformation programs across enterprise customers globally. You will be the technology authority for network transformation initiatives, guiding customers towards modern, software-defined, cloud-connected, secure, and automated infrastructures. Your responsibilities will include partnering with customers, OEMs, sales teams, architects, and delivery organizations to shape transformation roadmaps, architect future-state environments, and govern the execution of strategic network programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Lead end-to-end network transformation engagements covering assessment, design, migration, modernization, and operationalization.

  • • Define transformation roadmaps for enterprise, campus, branch, cloud, and security architectures.

  • • Advise customers on future-state network operating models aligned with business objectives.

  • • Drive adoption of software-defined and cloud-centric networking technologies.

  • • Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Infrastructure Leaders, and Network Architects.

  • • Conduct executive workshops, transformation assessments, and roadmap discussions.

  • • Provide technology leadership during customer pursuits, RFP responses, and strategic programs.

  • • Review and govern network architecture decisions across transformation programs.

  • • Define reference architectures, migration strategies, and transformation blueprints.

  • • Ensure alignment between network, cloud, security, and digital workplace initiatives.

  • • Lead transformation initiatives involving SD-WAN, SASE, Security Service Edge, Zero Trust Networking, Cloud Networking, Network Automation, AIOps, and Observability Platforms.

  • • Govern large-scale network transformation programs across multiple geographies.

  • • Manage technical risks, dependencies, architecture compliance, and transformation milestones.

  • • Partner with OEMs and technology teams to introduce new services and transformation offerings.

  • • Identify emerging trends and drive innovation through automation, analytics, AI-enabled operations, and modern network engineering practices.
  • Required Experience:

  • • 18+ years of experience in Enterprise Networking, Network Security, and Infrastructure Transformation.

  • • Proven track record leading large-scale network transformation programs.

  • • Strong experience designing and modernizing global enterprise network environments.

  • • Experience working directly with enterprise customers and executive stakeholders.

  • • Demonstrated success driving strategic transformation initiatives across complex environments.
  • Technical Expertise:

  • • Core Networking: Routing & Switching, Enterprise WAN, Campus Networking, Wireless Networking, Load Balancing, Data Center Networking.

  • • Security & Access: Firewalls, VPN Technologies, Zero Trust Architecture, Secure Access Solutions, Network Segmentation.

  • • Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Azure Networking, AWS Networking, Hybrid Connectivity, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Cloud Security Integration.

  • • Deep expertise across leading technology ecosystems: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Aruba, F5, Check Point, VMware.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • • CCIE / CCNP Enterprise certification.

  • • Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent security certifications.

  • • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • • TOGAF or Enterprise Architecture certifications. As a senior Network Transformation Leader, your role will involve driving large-scale network modernization and transformation programs across enterprise customers globally. You will be the technology authority for network transformation initiatives, guiding customers towards modern, software-defined, cloud-connected, secure, and automated infrastructures. Your responsibilities will include partnering with customers, OEMs, sales teams, architects, and delivery organizations to shape transformation roadmaps, architect future-state environments, and govern the execution of strategic network programs.
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • • Lead end-to-end network transformation engagements covering assessment, design, migration, modernization, and operationalization.

  • • Define transformation roadmaps for enterprise, campus, branch, cloud, and security architectures.

  • • Advise customers on future-state network operating models aligned with business objectives.

  • • Drive adoption of software-defined and cloud-centric networking technologies.

  • • Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, Infrastructure Leaders, and Network Architects.

  • • Conduct executive workshops, transformation assessments, and roadmap discussions.

  • • Provide technology leadership during customer pursuits, RFP responses, and strategic programs.

  • • Review and govern network architecture decisions across transformation programs.

  • • Define reference architectures, migration strategies, and transformation blueprints.

  • • Ensure alignment between network, cloud, security, and digital workplace initiatives.

  • • Lead transformation initiatives
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