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Description
Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
Locations: London Boston Gurgaon
Who We Are
Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
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:
Networking Protocols and Platforms
Strong Knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs
Advanced proficiency in Cisco IOS (routers, switches, firewalls)
Infoblox for enterprise-grade DNS solutions
VeloCloud SD-WAN deployment and optimization
Cloud Networking (required AWS or GCP)
AWS: Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Security Groups
GCP: Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Interconnect, VPC, VPN, Load Balancing, Firewall Rules
Azure: Express Routes, VNET, Security Groups, Load Balancing, vWAN
Security
Expertise in Palo Alto Firewalls including policy configuration, threat prevention
Network segmentation, zero-trust frameworks, and IAM integration
Cloud native Web Application Firewalls
Tools and Monitoring
Monitoring solutions: Datadog, Stackdriver, PA Panorama, or equivalent
Has strong practical experience with DevOps tools and methods, like CI/CD, Git, IaC (Terraform)
Working and collaborating with Agile Teams (Squad)
Good understanding of using Jira for story tracking and Confluence for documentation
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
High level of initiative, self-motivation, resourcefulness, collaboration and patience
Ability to successfully and effectively manage multiple projects and deliverables
Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with senior leadership and stakeholders
Ability to successfully implement change through relationships built on a local, regional and global level
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant experience/certifications
Preferred
Cisco: CCNP/CCIE
Cloud: AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Professional Cloud Network Engineer
10 Years Experience in network engineering and design including cloud (AWS or GCP 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
For US locations only
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.
The base salary range for this role in Boston is $178,000.00 - $213,333.33
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.
All of our plans provide best in class coverage:
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
Paid sick time on an as needed basis
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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Role tech stack
AWS
Confluence
Terraform
Git
iOS
Jira
Datadog
Culture overview
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is built around the idea of creating long-term impact by working with clients on their most important challenges. The culture is collaborative and open, with teams working seamlessly across disciplines and seniority levels. Diversity and inclusion are central to the firm’s identity, with strong representation of women globally and ongoing efforts to build balanced teams. Integrity, respect, and a client-first mindset are woven into daily operations, alongside a strong emphasis on continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development.
Employees often describe BCG as a place where collaboration and ambition go hand in hand. The culture is meritocratic, with clear performance expectations and opportunities for growth, which can bring intensity but also recognition and reward. While the environment is high-performing and fast-paced, many highlight the sense of shared purpose and the supportive community as major positives. In the UK, BCG is continuing to expand its London office footprint and embraces a hybrid working model, with an emphasis on in-person collaboration to maintain its strong team culture.
Employee benefits
Company Car
Enhanced parental leave
Flexible Hours
Flexible Working
Free Food
Learning Allowance
Private Healthcare
Wellbeing Programme
Location
Tech overview
Technology sits at the heart of BCG’s strategy and delivery. The firm operates through several specialised units, including BCG Platinion, which focuses on technology architecture and IT transformations, BCG GAMMA, which leads on advanced analytics and data science, and BCG X, which drives digital product design and business building. Together, these groups allow BCG to support clients across the full spectrum of digital strategy, from advisory and operating model transformation through to hands-on engineering and implementation.
BCG has placed a particular emphasis on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven platforms. These capabilities are applied not only in client work but also internally, with the majority of BCG employees now actively using AI tools in their daily work. The firm encourages experimentation, internal tool development, and the use of generative AI to accelerate workflows. For technology professionals, BCG offers the chance to combine strategic influence with technical execution, bridging the gap between boardroom decisions and real-world digital solutions.