Network Architect

Network Architect

Irvine, CA

8-10 years

$140K + Benefits

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

 AWS Networking: Expert proficiency in VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, CloudFront, and Global Accelerator.

Routing Protocols: Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN integration.

Security Tools: Hands-on experience with IAM, KMS, and third-party virtual firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).

Automation: Advanced scripting skills in Python (Boto3) or Bash.

Legacy Integration: Ability to migrate multi-tier legacy applications from on-premises to AWS-native frameworks.

Qualifications

Experience: 8+ years in enterprise networking, with at least 5 years specifically focused on AWS Cloud Architecture.

Certifications (Required/Preferred):

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (Highly Preferred).

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.

CCIE/CCNP or equivalent professional-level networking certification.

Soft Skills

Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional projects.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-level executives and non-technical stakeholders.

Problem Solving: Strategic thinker capable of resolving high-stakes architectural challenges and disaster recovery planning.

Roles & Responsibilities

Architectural Strategy: Design and document enterprise-grade AWS network architectures, including Multi-Account structures using AWS Control Tower and Organizations.

Hybrid Connectivity: Implement complex hybrid patterns using AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and Site-to-Site VPN to link global sites with AWS VPCs.

Security & Compliance: Lead the design of Zero-Trust network frameworks, implementing AWS Network Firewall, WAF, and micro-segmentation through Security Groups and NACLs.

Automation (IaC): Standardize infrastructure deployment using Terraform or CloudFormation to eliminate manual configuration and ensure reproducibility.

Network Governance: Establish and enforce standards for IP address management (IPAM), DNS (Route 53), and load balancing (ALB/NLB/GWLB).

Performance & Observability: Design monitoring solutions using Amazon CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and Traffic Mirroring to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Cost Optimization: Analyze data transfer patterns and architect solutions to minimize AWS egress costs and resource waste.