Senior SASE Architect

About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SASE Architect to Network COE Team. This role focuses on designing and delivering next-generation WAN and security architectures by integrating SD-WAN and Security Service Edge (SSE) into a unified SASE framework architectures across multi-vendor environments. The role requires strong consulting, architecture, and solutioning capabilities to lead enterprise-scale WAN and security transformation initiatives. The candidate will engage with customers, OEMs, and internal stakeholders to design scalable, secure, cloud-first network architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.

This position also requires strong hands-on experience with automation, orchestration, and NetDevOps methodologies to drive operational efficiency and accelerate deployment outcomes. What You'll Do

• Design and architect enterprise-scale SD-WAN and SASE solutions for global customers across branch, campus, cloud, and remote-user environments.
• Lead WAN modernization and migration programs from traditional MPLS architectures to cloud-delivered SD-WAN/SASE frameworks.
• Evaluate and recommend OEM platforms based on scalability, security, cloud integration, operational simplicity, and customer requirements.
• Develop HLDs, LLDs, migration strategies, implementation plans, and architecture governance standards.
• Implement SSE/Zero Trust integration: SWG, ZTNA, CASB, FWaaS, DLP etc.
• Integrate platforms like Zscaler, Prisma, Netskope, Cisco, Versa.
• Automation & NetDevOps: Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Terraform.
• CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Pre-Sales & Consulting: RFPs, solutioning, customer workshops. What We're Looking For
• Strong expertise in two or more SD-WAN platforms: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Prisma SDWAN, HPE Aruba Silver Peak, Fortinet SD-WAN, Versa Networks, Meraki SD-WAN
• Hands-on experience with SSE/SASE platforms: Zscaler, Prisma Access, Netskope, Cisco Secure Access, FortiSASE, Versa SASE
• Deep understanding of: Zero Trust architecture, Identity-aware networking, Secure traffic engineering, Segmentation strategies, Cloud security integration
• Experience with automation frameworks, APIs, scripting, and NetDevOps practices.
• Excellent documentation, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent customer presentation and consulting capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and globally distributed environments. Willingness to travel globally for customer engagements and workshops. Nice to Have Compensation & Benefits