AVP - Enterprise Cloud Network Architect

Role Overview: As a Senior Leader in a leading IT Services Organization, you will be recognized for your expertise and leadership in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud and enterprise network architectures across hybrid environments. Your role will involve driving automation, tool consolidation, and innovation aligned with business needs and industry best practices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with technology roadmaps. Additionally, you will provide technical oversight in cloud networking and security, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, while evaluating emerging technologies, conducting architecture reviews, and representing the technology function in audits and internal forums. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable cloud and enterprise network architectures across hybrid environments. - Drive automation, tool consolidation, and innovation aligned with business needs and industry best practices. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with technology roadmaps. - Provide technical oversight in cloud networking and security, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments. - Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct architecture reviews, and represent the technology function in audits and internal forums. Qualification Required: - Experience: 18-24 years in enterprise networking and security, with 4-5 years in cloud network and security architecture. - Certifications: CCNA, CCNP/CCIE, and Cloud Architecture certifications (AWS, Azure). - Cloud Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments. - Networking Skills: Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), SDWAN, SDN, MPLS, IPSec, and transport layer technologies. - Security Architecture: Proficient in designing and managing next-gen firewalls, VPNs, IPS, DDOS protection, and Zero Trust Architecture. - Automation & Tools: Skilled in Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Ansible; experience in cloud DevSecOps practices. - Strategic Thinking: Capable of creating technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging technologies, and driving innovation. - Leadership & Collaboration: Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and team mentoring abilities. - Compliance & Governance: Experience in audit representation, policy compliance, and financial management (Capex, Opex, ROI, TCO). - Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and urgency in meeting deadlines. Note: The additional details of the company were not mentioned in the provided job description.,