Sr. Cloud Network Architect

Location - Bellevue, WA

Number of day’s onsite - 3

Bellevue, WA 98006, United States

Long-Term Contract

Locals Only

Domain Experience (If any) – Telecom

Mandatory Areas

Must Have Skills –

• Network onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments –5 Years of Experience –
• Network security standards and compliance (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA) –5 Years of Experience –
• NIST - 171 security framework, Azure Defender, AWS security hub, Guarduty, Macie –5 Years of Experience –
• Cloud networking services (VPCs, Direct Connect, VPN gateways, transit gateways, network firewalls, web application firewalls)–5 Years of Experience -
• Network security principles and best practices –8 Years of Experience –
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Azure Network 5 – Years of Experience –
• Automation tools for network configuration and management (e.g., Python, Terraform, AWS cloud formation, Azure PowerShell) –5 Years of Experience

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the network onboarding process for new users and systems into Cloud environment
2. Provision and configure network resources in Cloud, ensuring compliance with security policies and government regulations.
3. Implement secure network architectures, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, and network access control lists across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms.
4. Configure and manage cloud networking services for secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure VPN Gateway, and transit gateways.
5. Implement network security controls, such as security groups, network firewalls, and web application firewalls to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
6. Monitor network traffic and security logs using cloud services for flow logs, activity trails, and threat detection to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud network infrastructure.
8. Conduct regular network assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
9. Develop and maintain comprehensive network security policies, procedures, and documentation in compliance with security standards.
10. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Cloud network-related issues
11. Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud networking services, security features, and best practices across multiple platforms

Qualifications

1. Experience with network onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
2. Knowledge of government network security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA).
3. Familiar with NIST - 171 security framework, Azure Defender, AWS security hub, Guarduty, Macie
4. In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices for secure network design and implementation in the cloud.
5. Familiarity with security regulations, standards, and compliance requirements for cloud network environments.
6. Hands-on Experience with cloud networking services like VPCs, Direct Connect, VPN gateways, transit gateways, network firewalls, and web application firewalls across AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
7. Strong understanding of network security controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools in the cloud.
8. Strong communication and documentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
9. Experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform) for network configuration and management
10. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or similar are preferred.

Mohd Abid Rafie

Next Level Business Services, Inc.

E-mail: abid.rafie@recruiter.nlbtech.com | Web: www.nlbservices.com