Position Overview

MetroSys is seeking a Network Architect to support a large-scale, multi-phase network transformation program involving thousands of site migrations. This role is responsible for architecture oversight, technical leadership, and real-time decision-making during high-volume cutover activities.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise networking, SD-WAN, and large-scale rollout programs, and thrives in fast-paced environments with frequent migration events and cross-team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority across the migration program, ensuring alignment with design standards and best practices
Lead and participate in bridge calls during migration events, providing real-time guidance and issue resolution
Oversee architecture and integration of:

Aruba Central (switching, wireless, UXI, orchestration)
Cisco SD-WAN (vManage, ISR 8200 series)

Support migration strategy and execution planning for high-volume site deployments
Provide technical leadership across day and night shift operations
Assist in managing 33+ site cutovers per week, scaling to large rollout phases (100s–1000s of sites)
Act as escalation point for complex network, routing, and deployment issues
Guide engineers and regional leads during:

Network turn-ups
Migration activities
Decommissioning processes

Address challenges related to limited discovery and low-voltage dependencies
Collaborate with client stakeholders and partners to ensure successful program delivery

Required Qualifications

8–12+ years of experience in network architecture or senior engineering roles
Strong expertise in:

SD-WAN (Cisco vManage, ISR platforms)
Campus and branch networking (routing, switching, wireless)
Large-scale migration or rollout programs

Experience with Aruba Central or similar cloud-managed networking platforms
Proven ability to lead high-volume, multi-site deployment programs
Strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills in live production environments
Experience working in client-facing or consulting roles

What Success Looks Like

Smooth execution of high-volume site migrations with minimal disruption
Effective leadership during bridge calls and escalation scenarios
Consistent adherence to architecture standards across all deployments
Successful scaling from initial rollout phases to thousands of sites