Senior Cloud Architect, Network

$126,800 - $174,500/Yr

Humana - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Austin, TX

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About the position

The Senior Cloud Architect (Network) at Humana is responsible for the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level cloud network infrastructure, particularly focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves providing strategic guidance, developing cloud network performance criteria, and ensuring the integration of various technologies to optimize cloud network ecosystems. The architect will lead the implementation of network infrastructure, conduct feasibility studies, and influence departmental strategies while working closely with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level cloud network infrastructure.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to functional teams regarding cloud network solutions.
• Develop specifications for new IT cloud computing products and service offerings.
• Assess compatibility and integration of proposed products/services to ensure an integrated architecture.
• Conduct cloud network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies.
• Develop alternative cloud routing scenarios and changes in required sequence of network activities.
• Prepare analysis of short-term and long-term capacity needs for cloud network components.
• Influence departmental strategy and make decisions on complex technical issues.
• Perform on-call and implementation duties as required, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical or scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting large-scale cloud network infrastructure.
• Cloud certifications: Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect and Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
• Network engineering certification such as CCNA through CCNP or equivalent.
• 8+ years of technical network engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project leadership experience.
• 8+ years of Layer 2/Layer 3 network architectural design (LAN/WAN) and engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other LAN/WAN technologies.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise cloud, large-scale datacenters, and remote sites.
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience with VPN technologies and knowledge of QoS and network security functions.
• ISP and/or carrier backbone engineering experience/knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to various audiences.
• Experience with implementing and operating a software-defined network environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience with DevOps.
• Network engineering certification such as CCNP through CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Akamai, ZScaler, and ThousandEyes.
• Experience with AGILE methodology & ITSM processes.
• Deep understanding of virtual network appliance offerings for public cloud providers.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture network designs and implementations.
• Understanding of Cloud Network Security technologies.
• Familiarity with public cloud provider PaaS and SaaS offerings.
• Programming/scripting languages knowledge for automation (Python, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with Cisco Viptela, Arista, and other SDN/next-gen technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including company and personal holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.