About the role:
The cloud network architect will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintainingour cloud-based network solutionsThis role involves working closely with cross functional teams to understand business needs and aligning the cloud architecture to optimizeperformance, security and scalability.
What you’lldo:
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 you’ll 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)
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