Network Solution Architect IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank
Office Location
Full Time
Experience: 5 - 5 years required
Pay:
Salary Information not included
Type: Full Time
Location: All India
Skills: network architecture, Security, Solutions Design, Firewalls, IDSIPS, DDoS mitigation, Routing Switching, WAFs, SDWAN, SDN, Cloud networking, VPN solutions, Zero Trust Frameworks, microsegmentation strategies, Network automation tools, financial sector security frameworks, Highavailability, Disaster recovery solutions
About IDFC FIRST Bank
Job Description
You are an experienced Network Solution Architect responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of network infrastructure for a bank's technology team. Your expertise is crucial in developing secure, scalable, and high-performance network solutions that facilitate banking operations, digital banking services, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Design end-to-end network solutions for core banking, data centers, branches, and cloud environments. - Ensure compliance with RBI guidelines, cybersecurity frameworks, and financial sector regulations. - Architect hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) with secure and resilient network designs. - Optimize SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and other networking solutions for secure branch and ATM operations. - Implement network automation for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and Python. - Define and enforce Zero Trust security models, micro-segmentation policies (Illumio, NSX, Cisco ACI), and firewall rules. - Develop network redundancy, failover strategies, and disaster recovery plans. - Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, IT infrastructure, and application teams to align networking solutions with business goals. Required Skills & Experience: - Proven experience in network architecture, security, and solutions design. - Proficiency in routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VXLAN, STP, etc.). - Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA), WAFs, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation. - Familiarity with SD-WAN, SDN, cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), and VPN solutions. - Knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks (ZTNA) and micro-segmentation strategies (Netskope). - Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python). - Understanding of financial sector security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, RBI cybersecurity guidelines, PCI-DSS). - Expertise in designing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions. Preferred Certifications: - CCIE/CCNP/CCNA (Cisco) - CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) - AWS/Azure/GCP Networking Certifications - Palo Alto/Fortinet/Cisco Security Certifications,