Lead Network Architect
Shape the future of global networks! Join us as Lead Architect and drive cutting-edge IT, OT, IoT, and GCP solutions across a dynamic, hybrid environment
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Lead Architect IT/OT/IoT/GCP Networks to design and evolve our global network infrastructure across IT, OT, and IoT environments with a strong focus on cloud integration, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this strategic role, you will be responsible for developing secure, scalable, and high-performing network architectures that enable digital transformation, industrial connectivity, and cloud-native solutions across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Architecture & Design
- Design and optimize enterprise network architectures across IT (office/enterprise), OT (industrial), and IoT (connected devices) domains.
- Develop hybrid and cloud-native networking solutions leveraging GCP capabilities such as VPCs, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, and firewall policies.
- Cloud & Edge Integration
- Lead the integration of on-premises and cloud environments with secure and scalable connectivity models.
- Drive networking solutions that support edge computing and IoT use cases with latency-sensitive requirements.
- Security & Compliance
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to define network security architecture, including segmentation, firewalling, and zero-trust approaches.
- Ensure all solutions comply with internal security policies and industry standards.
- Technology Evaluation & Standards
- Evaluate and select network technologies, tools, and vendors that support business and technical goals.
- Define global network architecture standards and reference architectures in close alignment with IT and OT stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure cohesive network strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor for networking topics within digital transformation, industrial connectivity, and cloud migration initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise network architecture or engineering roles
- Deep knowledge of IT networking (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, VPN, firewalls, routing, switching)
- Proven experience with OT networks (e.g., SCADA, PLC, industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC-UA)
- Experience designing networks for IoT use cases and distributed environments
- Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking components
- Understanding of network security principles and architectures (segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is a plus
- Department
- IT
- Role
- Architecture and Leadership
- Locations
- Sibiu
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
About Sales Consulting
Since 1998, we've been active in the Human Resources consulting market, providing regional coverage across four key areas of expertise: recruitment and selection, personnel leasing, assessment centers and consultancy. As leaders in Transylvania, we've expanded our reach to embrace a culture of continuous improvement, thereby strengthening our position in the Romanian and also regional market. This commitment underscores our dedication to evolve alongside the dynamic needs of our clients and the ever-changing landscape of the business environment.
Our success stems from the professionalism of our services, the multidisciplinary expertise of our consulting team and our ongoing collaboration with those who rely on our consultancy services.
Building long-term partnerships with clients across diverse industries such as IT&C, automotive, outsourcing, pharma, banking, FMCG and more, is our primary objective.
Our commitment to client orientation, teamwork, flexibility, excellence, dedication and responsibility reflects our aim to bring added value to our services.