Network Architect

About the role

The cloud network architect will be responsible for de signing , implementing and maintaining our cloud-based network solutions . This role involves working closely with cross functional teams to understand business needs and aligning the cloud architecture to optimize performance, security and scalability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Le ad the use of automation to manage and maintain the 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, in trusion 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.
• Pr esent to technical and non-technical stakeholders on t echnical strategy and report on network performance .

Requirements

• 1 2 + 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 n etworking protocol s and technologies in network security practices and tools.
• Mastery with infrastructure as code ( IaC ) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Proficiency in scripting and automation
• Ab ility to work flexible hours as required by business priorities; Available on a 24x7x365 basis when needed for production impacting incidents or key customer events .
• 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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