Cloud Network Architect

As the Cloud Network Architect at McCain Foods(India) P Ltd, you will report to the Director, IT Operations & Platform Support and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the network infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline development and deployment processes while optimizing network performance. Your key responsibilities will include designing, deploying, and maintaining robust network architectures based on business functional and security requirements, implementing automation tools to enhance network provisioning and configuration, and integrating networking requirements into the DevOps pipeline in collaboration with software development teams. You will be required to proactively roadmap performance requirements for optimal upgrade or downgrade timing, develop and maintain documentation for network architecture frameworks, and stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve the network infrastructure. Specifically, you will design and roadmap the utilization of Azure Network Architecture Elements, support Security Policies to align with security requirements using NSGs & ASGs, Firewall rules, and RBAC, and understand and support CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. To qualify for this role, you should have 10+ years of experience in IT administration/engineering roles, 1-3 years of experience in Azure administration/engineering and Azure Network Architecture roles, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field. You should have broad exposure to IT infrastructure and application landscape, experience in day-to-day operations in Azure Platform, and proven experience as a Network Engineer preferably in a DevOps environment. Your technical skills should include strong proficiency in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting, hands-on experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and relevant certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or DevOps certifications are a plus. In this role, you will have key internal relationships with various IT teams and external relationships with vendors, partners, and service providers. Some travel may be required, and the job is primarily performed in a standard office environment. McCain Foods is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we value a diverse and antiracist workplace that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible work environment for all employees. By submitting your personal data or information to us, you agree that it will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy.,