
Lead Network Architect
- Sibiu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Network Architecture & Design
- Design and optimize enterprise network architectures across IT (office/enterprise), OT (industrial), and IoT (connected devices) domains.
- Develop hybrid and cloud-native networking solutions leveraging GCP capabilities such as VPCs, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, and firewall policies.
- Cloud & Edge Integration
- Lead the integration of on-premises and cloud environments with secure and scalable connectivity models.
- Drive networking solutions that support edge computing and IoT use cases with latency-sensitive requirements.
- Security & Compliance
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to define network security architecture, including segmentation, firewalling, and zero-trust approaches.
- Ensure all solutions comply with internal security policies and industry standards.
- Technology Evaluation & Standards
- Evaluate and select network technologies, tools, and vendors that support business and technical goals.
- Define global network architecture standards and reference architectures in close alignment with IT and OT stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure cohesive network strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor for networking topics within digital transformation, industrial connectivity, and cloud migration initiatives.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture or engineering roles
- Deep knowledge of IT networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, routing, switching)
- Proven experience with OT networks (e.g., SCADA, PLC, industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC-UA)
- Experience designing networks for IoT use cases and distributed environments
- Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking components
- Understanding of network security principles and architectures (segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus