Cloud Network Architect

Network Cloud Architect

Location: Boca Raton, FL (Onsite/Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based solutions, including infrastructure, networking, and storage components.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud architectures, focusing on security and VPC design across GCP, Azure, OCI, and AWS.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of network technologies and concepts. This includes routing, switching, firewalls, and network monitoring and management. Develop, test and upgrade enterprise network architectures within major cloud platforms.
• Develop strategies for hybrid cloud and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Design and engineer network solutions utilizing Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware NSX-T, including complex BGP configurations.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform, to automate and manage infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate cloud services, develop and maintain pipelines for efficient code deployment and infrastructure management.
• Participate in capacity planning, performance monitoring, and system optimization activities to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Upgrade, patch and maintain the overall network infrastructure upon which the private or hybrid cloud operates.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Work with engineers, architects and IT support teams to establish guides, procedures, training and other documentation for audit and compliance and to sustain the cloud network and its services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in network architecture, cloud engineering, and infrastructure design.
• Proven expertise in cloud architecture and security, with hands-on experience in GCP
• Extensive knowledge of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments, with successful implementation and management.
• Proficiency in network technologies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, VMware NSX-T, and complex BGP configurations.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with CM Tools, Scripting Languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and mentoring skills, with a track record of leading and guiding teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in cloud platforms (GCP), networking (Cisco, Palo Alto), and DevOps (e.g., Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Professional, Terraform Associate).
• Hands on experience in large-scale enterprise environments with a diverse technology stack.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.