Principal Cloud Network Architect

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Principal Cloud Network Architect

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available

  cloud and hybrid cloud network architectures

• Lead

  network modernization efforts

  by integrating AWS cloud-native services with legacy infrastructure
• Serve as a

  technical lead

  in routing, switching, and network security, supporting both on-prem and cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application development, DevOps, and security to ensure infrastructure scalability and alignment with business goals
• Support

  network automation initiatives

  , leveraging tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership and training across the infrastructure team
• Troubleshoot complex network issues affecting application performance or security posture
• Establish best practices for network segmentation, zoning, and

  security controls

  including firewalls, DMZs, VLANs, and load balancers
• Provide guidance on network-related aspects of

  compliance, governance, and security

  in a hybrid cloud model
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and evolving cloud security requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 14+ years

  in network operational support, with at least

  7+ years

  in large-scale enterprise or carrier environments

• 7+ years

  of hands-on experience with

  Layer 2/3 switching

  ,

  BGP

  ,

  OSPF

  , and

  IS-IS

• Strong background in

  data center (DC) architecture

  , including transitioning to hybrid or fully cloud-based environments
• Expertise with

  AWS networking

  (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, etc.)
• Deep understanding of

  OSI model

  ,

  IPv4/IPv6

  ,

  subnetting

  ,

  routing/switching protocols

  , and

  network segmentation

• Hands-on experience with

  network security controls

  : firewalls, load balancers, DMZ zoning, VLANs
• Experience with

  automation and infrastructure-as-code

  for network management (e.g., Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible)
• Familiarity with

  Linux systems

  and command-line network troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of

  cloud and hybrid cloud security frameworks

  , including

  SIEM

  ,

  DLP

  , and

  network perimeter hardening

• Ability to mentor and support internal teams and developers with network configuration and cloud connectivity
• Industry certifications highly desired:

  CCNP/CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-cloud networking (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with

  Zero Trust architecture

  and

  microsegmentation

• Strong documentation and architectural diagramming skills (e.g., using Visio, Lucidchart)