Network Architect

About the role:

The cloud network architect will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintainingour cloud-based network solutions. This role involves working closely with cross functional teams to understand business needs and aligning the cloud architecture to optimizeperformance, security and scalability.

What youlldo:

• Design and architect secure cloud network solutions in AWS, Azure and Private cloud environments.

• Develop and enforce cloud network best practices, guidelines and standards

• Partner with other architects to define the technical strategy across the network and drive the execution with teams.

• Lead the use of automation to manage and maintainthe network infrastructure in public and private cloud environments.

• Monitoring network performance and implement enhancements to optimize for speed and reliability.

• Ensure network security in alignment with industry standard best practice through appropriate business measures, including firewalls, intrusion protections systems and encryption etc.

• Regularly assess and remediate vulnerabilities and threats to the cloud network infrastructure using automation

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and security teams to plan and deploy cloud-based network strategies

• Provide technical support for network related issues and guidance to junior staff in network troubleshooting and optimizations.

• Create network documentation for network design, configuration and standard operating procedures.

• Present to technical and non-technical stakeholderson technical strategy and report on network performance.

What youll bring:

• 12+ years of experience in network architecture and design with a strong focus on cloud environments.

• Expert/In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure

• Experience with networking protocols and technologiesin network security practices and tools.

• Masterywith infrastructure as code(IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation

• Proficiency in scripting and automation

• Ability to work flexible hours as required by business priorities; Available on a 24x7x365 basis when needed for production impacting incidents or key customer events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)