Cloud Network Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable network connectivity across public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises data centers.
• Define network architectures, routing policies, and segmentation strategies that align with business and security requirements.
• Establish and maintain network security patterns, including controls, monitoring, and compliance-aligned configurations.
• Develop operational standards, documentation, and runbooks to ensure consistent, reliable network operations.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to enable agile delivery while maintaining performance and resilience.

Qualifications
Required

• Several years of experience in network architecture, network engineering, or cloud networking roles.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, DNS, load balancing).
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking in at least one major cloud provider (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), including VPC/VNet design, peering, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect).
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure network architectures, including segmentation, zero trust principles, firewalls, and web application/network security controls.
• Familiarity with network security tools and practices (e.g., IDS/IPS, NGFW, security groups/NSGs, WAF, microsegmentation).
• Experience developing and maintaining network documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience supporting complex, distributed network environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with security, infrastructure, and application teams.

Preferred

• Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code for network configuration (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, vendor-specific automation platforms).
• Exposure to SASE, SD-WAN, and modern cloud edge/connectivity architectures.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, Azure/AWS/GCP networking or security certifications).
• Experience in highly regulated or compliance-focused environments (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, SOC)