Job Description

Network/Cloud Architect

No 3rd PARTIES or Sponsorships at this point

Hybrid-Jacksonville, Fl

Great Company

Unlimited Growth

*6 Months

*MUST be very professional and have great communication skills-Client facing position

*This is a VERY Sr Level and Specific Skill Set- Read Closely

*Must have certs in Cisco and Cloud -This is a Sr level position

Scope:

Cloud Architecture & Hybrid Connectivity

• Design and operate hybrid network connectivity bridging on-premises infrastructure with AWS and Azure, including BGP route policy management, split-horizon DNS, consistent firewall policy enforcement, and failover validation across Direct Connect and ExpressRoute circuits
• Lead network architecture initiatives including refresh projects, segmentation strategies, SD-WAN deployments, and cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Gather and analyze business requirements to design technology solutions that meet evolving business needs, including modifying existing systems or evaluating vendor solutions

Network Operations & Security

• Operate and optimize Cisco (or equivalent) routing, switching, and wireless platforms, including campus core/distribution/access layers and wireless controllers
• Implement and tune network security controls in partnership with the Security team—firewalls, VPN (remote access and site-to-site), NAC, and zero-trust network access
• Troubleshoot complex, multi-domain network issues spanning routing, switching, wireless, DNS, firewalls, and cloud; drive root-cause analysis to permanent resolution

Skills: Must Have

• 6+ years of progressive Enterprise Network Engineering experience

Hands-On Cloud Expertise (AWS & Azure)

• Demonstrated practical experience with AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, Network Firewall, Route 53, ALB/NLB, Private Link
• Proven ability to design and deploy Terraform-managed Infrastructure-as-Code in AWS environments
• Demonstrated practical experience with Azure ExpressRoute, VNet peering, Azure Firewall
• Ability to architect and implement hybrid connectivity solutions in Azure

Network Fundamentals & Troubleshooting

• Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS,VXLAN/EVPN, spanning tree, QoS)
• Deep hands-on experience with Cisco ACI/IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS and/or comparable platforms(Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using tools such as TCPDUMP, FW Monitor, Packet Capture, or Wireshark

Enterprise Wireless & Security

• Strong experience with enterprise wireless (Cisco 9800 WLC, Meraki, Aruba, or equivalent),including RF design and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls and remote-access VPN technologies (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet, AnyConnect, etc.)
• Strong understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and zero-trust concepts

Automation & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git)
• Demonstrated proficiency implementing observability tools (Datadog, ThousandEyes, or equivalent)

Communication & Availability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex networking concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Participation in on-call rotation encompassing evenings and weekends (approximately every 6weeks, scheduled in advance)