Listing Description

Cloud Network Architect
Delivery Mode : Near-Site (2-3/Week On-Site) 

Introduction:

The Network Architect participates in network and security design, configuration, and testing activities.  The individual in this role exhibits a strong passion for building and improving secure networks, with a focus on project delivery and Cloud Transformation. This role requires the individual to think critically through problems and be a self-starter when completing assigned project and support escalation work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as significant customer interaction is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategy, technical direction, and engineering solutions for enterprise-wide data networking and data security services supporting key business requirements


• Lead the development and execution of Architecture, Engineering and Operational roadmaps for networking and security services globally and drive efforts to validate that strategic direction is aligned with business architecture/direction


• Develop and design an Hybrid Network strategy for both on-prem legacy and Cloud Network, and help deliver Software defined or Infrastructure as code capability across the board to help achieve full end to end automation.


• Provide technical leadership and support implementation of end-to-end network, data, and security infrastructure solutions utilizing new technologies, including Cloud


• Provides technical solutions for the establishment and implementation of high availability network solutions as well as cloud application security architectures


• Provides clear and concise recommendations to remediate performance/scaling bottlenecks


• Provides escalation support for troubleshooting and resolution of all network data and security issues as required by other infrastructure support teams


• Maintain expertise in data network security technologies to ensure that cost-effective solutions and processes are deployed and aligned with business direction


• Mentor other members of the Network Services team on architectural and engineering best practices by reviewing engineering designs and providing guidance as required


• development team SMEs to develop best -practices that can be proactively incorporated into architectural and engineering designs


• Evaluate, select and deploy toolsets to manage, measure, monitor, and report network and systems characteristics


• Develop and maintain partnerships with key vendors and ensure that all technology and services roadmaps are understood and leveraged where applicable


• Partner with peers to understand project portfolios and determine staffing needs for network architecture and design services and provide input to sourcing solutions for variable resource requirements


• Define and implement methodology templates for total cost of ownership analysis, requirements gathering, infrastructure design, and peer reviews. Develop a culture and process for re-use of solutions templates across projects thereby simplifying the solutions engineering process and improving the productivity of the resources


• Effectively communicate the feasibility of requested deliverables and timelines to internal business and project stakeholders

Must have Skills (Demonstrable experience and certifications  required):

• Cisco CCIE


• Checkpoint CCSM


• Palo Alto PCNSE / PCCSE


• Azure AZ-305

The following documents / procedures will be requested to successfully complete the hiring process :

• A copy of your university degree(s)


• A copy of your criminal record


• Security Clearance Procedure