Cloud Network Solutions Architect

Description

Entrusted with designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud-based solutions to meet the business objectives of customer and their clients. Your contributions will be vital in supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance network architectures that align with modern cloud technologies.

Location: Primarily remote with availability for on-site meetings in DC as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Network Design, Architecture, and Implementation: Design and implement hybrid network solutions using cloud platforms, and premises infrastructure ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• On-premises Infrastructure Design, Architecture, and Implementation: Design, implement, and maintain the on-prem network solution including network and low power cabling repair, troubleshooting and resolving on-prem issues (e.g., Point of Sale System, Video Surveillance System, Physical Access Control System, Voice Over IP (VoIP) System, network (LAN and WAN) equipment, hypervisor, servers)
• Solution Delivery: Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to understand the business needs and gather technical requirements, architect network solutions, and deliver end-to-end implementation plans.
• Cloud Security: Ensure cloud network infrastructure adheres to security best practices, including encryption, access controls, contribute to risk assessments and ensure relevant regulatory compliance.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Analyze and troubleshoot network issues (on- prem, in the cloud), optimize performance, and ensure high availability for cloud networks.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with DevOps, NetOps, SecOps, SysOps Teams to integrate network solutions with cloud applications and services.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain thorough documentation of network architectures, designs, and best practices to support internal knowledge sharing, processes for operational use.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with emerging cloud networking technologies, trends, and tools to continually research, recommend & improve solutions and processes.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network engineering or related roles.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with cloud network solutions in professional services.
• Experience contributing to cloud networking projects
• Experience contributing to cloud application projects.
• Experience contributing to cloud automation projects
• Experience contributing to hybrid networking projects.
• Familiarity with Agile environment
• Solid understanding of cloud networking principles, including VPCs, load balancers, DNS, and routing.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda) or Azure (e.g., Virtual Networks, Azure Firewall, Azure Functions).
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, etc.) and network security technologies.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Practical experience with technologies like Cisco UCS-C servers, Microsoft Hyper-V, RedHat Linux, and uninterruptible power supplies.
• Knowledge of environmental monitors, physical access control systems, video camera surveillance systems, intercoms, and portable network kits.
• Experience with VoIP systems (e.g., Poly phone), printers, scanners, kiosks, and point- of-sale systems.
• Familiarity with Windows Server and solutions such as GitHub, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g., Splunk).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Climbing ladders, lifting heavy equipment (e.g., racking equipment), crawling under desks, etc.
• Ability to manage tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
  
  

Desired Experience and Qualifications, must meet some of the below:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• Microsoft Azure certified – Associate or Expert
• CompTIA certified: Network or Security or Server or Cloud
  
  

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Benefits

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

• 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
• 11 paid Holidays each year
• 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
• 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Public Transportation Subsidies
• Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!
  
  

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.
  
  

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.