Platform Network Solution Architect Director

Locations : London | Boston | Gurgaon

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What You'll Do

The IT Secure Infrastructure Engineering (SIE) team is seeking an experienced Network Solution Architect.

The individual in this role will be part of the team responsible for BCG's Infrastructure Strategy with a focus on the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade network solutions across the on-premises and multi-cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Cisco Appliances, AWS and / or GCP networking, and a strong proficiency with Infoblox DNS, Palo Alto Firewalls, VeloCloud SD-WAN, Zero Trust solutions like Zscaler, and Azure networking.

The role requires a strategic thinker that can translate business needs into secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures while collaborating with diverse and globally distributed teams.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Architecture and Design
• Develop end-to-end network architectures that integrate AWS, GCP, Azure, and Cisco IOS platforms
• Design Core Network Protocol (DNS, NTP, DHCP) deployments with tools like Infoblox
• Design secure perimeter and segmentation strategies with Palo Alto Firewalls
• Lead SD-WAN design and deployment using VeloCloud to optimize global connectivity
• Implementation and Optimization
• Configure and manage Cisco IOS-based routers, switches, and firewalls
• Deploy and maintain enterprise scale cloud networking components in AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Optimize network reliability, performance, and scalability across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Implement automation where possible using Terraform, API integrations, Git Actions and / or Terraform Cloud
• Security
• Implement next-generation firewall policies, web application firewall rules, threat prevention on Palo Alto and cloud native Firewalls
• Apply DNS security best practices using Infoblox
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, and GDPR Collaboration and Leadership
• Partner with cloud, security, network, and DevOps teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Serve as subject matter expert for cloud networking, SD-WAN, DNS / DHCP / IPAM, and firewall technologies
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers and operations teams
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Establish proactive monitoring and alerting systems across cloud and on-prem networks
• Lead advanced troubleshooting for issues involving Cisco IOS, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and VeloCloud
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will demonstrate appropriate experience in the following :

Preferred

Who You'll Work With

You will work with a broad spectrum of engineers, developers, managers and directors across IT and the IT Leadership team.

Additional info

In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 30% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

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Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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Skills Required

Gcp, Terraform, Aws