Network Architect

Role: Network Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: 6+ Months


Top Skills:
1. Architect network topologies within AVS
2. Deploy and manage Azure native network services
3. Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Virtual WAN

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end network assessment, planning, and execution of large-scale migrations to Azure and AVS.
• Design and implement robust hybrid connectivity architectures using Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and Virtual WAN.
• Configure and manage complex routing protocols, including BGP, to ensure seamless traffic flow between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Architect network topologies within AVS, establishing seamless Layer 2 extensions (HCX Networks) and Layer 3 routing.
• Deploy and manage Azure native network services, including Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Azure Firewall.
• Integrate third-party Virtual Network Appliances (NVAs) and load balancers to maintain high availability and security posture.
• Optimize network performance and minimize downtime during critical workload cutover windows.
• Troubleshoot complex, multi-tenant network issues across on-premises data centers, Azure cloud, and AVS infrastructure.
• Automate network provisioning and infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure, security, and cloud architecture teams to align on migration deliverables.
• Author comprehensive technical blueprints, low-level designs (LLDs), and operational standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications:

• Deep technical expertise in traditional enterprise data center networking (routing, switching and load balancing).
• Proven track record of executing successful large-scale enterprise network migrations to public cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure networking components (Hub-Spoke topologies, UDRs, and Peering).
• Specialized knowledge in Azure VMware Solution (AVS) design, deployment, and management.
• Proficiency with VMware NSX-T network virtualization, overlay networks, and VMware HCX migration tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred, such as Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP-NV).