Network Architect

Overview

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Network Architect is the enterprise authority for network architecture and design, responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the organization’s network strategy across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Operating at a manager-equivalent level without direct reports, this role owns network design standards, leads complex initiatives, and provides architectural oversight to ensure scalability, security, resiliency, and performance aligned with business objectives.The role partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Application, and Vendor teams to deliver modern, secure, and cost-effective network solutions.

Work Location : Bangalore

Work Mode : Hybrid(3 Days in Office)

How You'll Create Impact

Network Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain enterprise network architecture, principles, and reference designs
• Own network standards for LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, internet edge, and cloud networking
• Develop multi-year network roadmaps aligned to business growth, cloud adoption, and security strategy
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend architectural improvements
  
  

• Lead architecture and detailed design for complex initiatives (e.g., data center modernization, cloud connectivity, M&A integration)
• Review and approve network designs produced by internal teams and partners
• Serve as the final technical escalation point for complex network issues and design decisions
  
  

• Architect hybrid connectivity between on-prem environments and public cloud platforms
• Design resilient connectivity patterns including ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, VPN, and internet-based architectures
• Ensure consistent network security and performance across regions and environments
  
  

• Partner with Security Architecture on Zero Trust, segmentation, and secure access models
• Design for high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and fault tolerance
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, regulatory, and audit requirements
  
  

• Act as network architecture advisor to senior IT and business leaders
• Influence cross-functional teams through architectural governance and standards
• Support vendor selection, RFPs, and contract evaluations from an architectural perspective
  
  

• Final Escalation point for failures – for the big problems
• Mentoring the junior engineers
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

Technologies & Tools

Core Network Technologies

• LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, Internet Edge
• Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS
• Wireless: Enterprise Wi-Fi (802.11 standards), controller-based architectures
  
  

• Firewalls (e.g.,Fortinet, Cisco)
• VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL)
• Network segmentation and Zero Trust networking concepts
  
  

• Azure Networking (VNETs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall) and/or
• AWS Networking (VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
• DNS, load balancing, and traffic management
  
  

• Network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, NetFlow)
• Configuration management and automation (Ansible, Terraform – preferred)
• Network documentation and diagramming tools
  
  

• Experience with major network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Fortinet)
• ISP and carrier management
  
  

Your Background

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking
• 5+ years in a network architecture or principal engineering role
• Extensive experience designing and supporting large-scale, global networks
• Demonstrated experience influencing strategy and design at a manager or senior leadership level
  
  

• 12+ years total networking experience
• Experience supporting global enterprises or regulated industries
• Cloud networking certifications (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer)
• Vendor certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, equivalent)
• Experience with network automation and infrastructure as code
  
  

• Enterprise-level architectural thinking
• Strong technical judgment and decision-making
• Ability to influence without formal authority
• Executive-level communication and documentation skills
• Accountability for scalability, resiliency, and security outcomes
  
  

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability