Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units.
• Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including: Site-to-site and client VPNs. SD-WAN deployments. Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models.
• Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability.
• Cloud Networking: Design and manage networking in Azure with familiarity in AWS and GCP.
• Implement and maintain: Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs). Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect). Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables).
• Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
• Routing & Core Networking: Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering.
• Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues.
• Security & Firewalls: Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama). Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies. Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements.
• SD-WAN & Branch Networking: Design and support SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN. Manage and optimize branch networking using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR). Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites.
• Carrier & Vendor Management: Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs. Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies). Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G). Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages.
• Operations & Leadership: Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance. Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks. Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Skills: Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design. Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela). Cisco Meraki full stack. Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures. Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains. Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs.