Position Overview
MetroSys is seeking a Network Architect to support a large-scale, multi-phase network transformation program involving thousands of site migrations. This role is responsible for architecture oversight, technical leadership, and real-time decision-making during high-volume cutover activities.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise networking, SD-WAN, and large-scale rollout programs, and thrives in fast-paced environments with frequent migration events and cross-team coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority across the migration program, ensuring alignment with design standards and best practices
- Lead and participate in bridge calls during migration events, providing real-time guidance and issue resolution
- Oversee architecture and integration of:
- Aruba Central (switching, wireless, UXI, orchestration)
- Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, ISR 8200 series)
- Support migration strategy and execution planning for high-volume site deployments
- Provide technical leadership across day and night shift operations
- Assist in managing 33+ site cutovers per week, scaling to large rollout phases (100s–1000s of sites)
- Act as escalation point for complex network, routing, and deployment issues
- Guide engineers and regional leads during:
- Network turn-ups
- Migration activities
- Decommissioning processes
- Address challenges related to limited discovery and low-voltage dependencies
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and partners to ensure successful program delivery
Required Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of experience in network architecture or senior engineering roles
- Strong expertise in:
- SD-WAN (Cisco vManage, ISR platforms)
- Campus and branch networking (routing, switching, wireless)
- Large-scale migration or rollout programs
- Experience with Aruba Central or similar cloud-managed networking platforms
- Proven ability to lead high-volume, multi-site deployment programs
- Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in live production environments
- Experience working in client-facing or consulting roles
What Success Looks Like
- Smooth execution of high-volume site migrations with minimal disruption
- Effective leadership during bridge calls and escalation scenarios
- Consistent adherence to architecture standards across all deployments
- Successful scaling from initial rollout phases to thousands of sites
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