Network Architect

Coca-Cola CCI

Network Architect designing and optimizing network infrastructures at Coca Cola İçecek. Collaborating with teams to ensure secure connectivity and support business-critical platforms.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLahore • 🇵🇰 PakistanSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise and data center network infrastructures, with a strong focus on routing, switching, and high-availability services. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable network solutions that support business-critical applications.

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Network Design and ArchitectureRouting Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)Cisco Catalyst and Nexus PlatformsWAN, MPLS, VPN SolutionsNetwork Monitoring Tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark)

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Hard Skills

TCP/IPIPv4/IPv6Layer 2 Technologies (VLANs, STP)High Availability Network TopologiesLoad Balancing (F5 BIG-IP)Virtualization Concepts (vPC, VSS)Capacity Planning and OptimizationAdvanced TroubleshootingTechnical DocumentationCI/CD Automated Build Process

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStructured Problem-SolvingClear CommunicationProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cisco ISEWireless TechnologiesPacket AnalyzersCisco Catalyst CenterLoad Balancers

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Network EngineeringData Center TechnologiesMobile Private Network (LTE and 5G)Network Standards and GuidelinesCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Network Architect is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and data center network infrastructures.
The role focuses on routing, switching, WAN, LAN, Wireless, SD-WAN, Core Mobile Technologies and high-availability services to ensure resilient, scalable, and secure connectivity for business-critical platforms.
The architect collaborates with security, cloud, and application teams to deliver robust network foundations for current and future services.
Design and architect enterprise and data center networks covering LAN, WAN, campus, Mobile Private Network (LTE and 5G), and backbone environments.
Define network standards, reference architectures, and technical guidelines for routing, switching, and high availability.
Lead implementation and migration projects Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, ISE, and related data center and enterprise technologies.
Plan and implement WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, LAN, Wireless, Mobile Private Networks (LTE and 5G) and VPN solutions to connect sites, partners, and external services.
Ensure network availability, performance, and scalability through capacity planning, optimization, and proactive monitoring.
Oversee deployment and configuration of network services such as VLANs, QoS, Wireless, multicast, redundancy protocols, and link aggregation.
Integrate network infrastructure with load balancers (e.g., F5 BIG-IP) to support highly available applications and services.
Collaborate with security teams to ensure network design supports segmentation, zoning, and secure connectivity requirements.
Produce high-quality HLD, LLD, and MOP documents; review and validate designs from internal and external teams.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network incidents and performance issues.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit provisioning, escalations, and solution design.
Mentor network engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to continuous improvement of network engineering practices.
Produce designs that are compatible with a CI/CD automated build process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10–15 years of experience in enterprise/network engineering roles.
Strong expertise in TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP variants, EtherChannel).
Extensive hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms; familiarity with Wireless, ISE and data center technologies.
Experience designing and operating WAN, MPLS, VPN, LAN, Wireless and high-availability network topologies.
Knowledge of virtualization and data center concepts (vPC, VSS, FabricPath, spine-leaf, etc.).
Familiarity with load balancing and application delivery concepts (F5 BIG-IP or similar).
Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Cisco Catalyst Center) and packet analyzers (e.g., Wireshark).
Strong documentation skills for design, configuration, and operational procedures.
Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving ability.
Clear and confident communication with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and drive design decisions.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Fluent in English and Urdu (native or professional proficiency).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities