Cloud Network Solutions Architect

About the position

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.

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.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• 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!