Cloud Architect

Role Summary
This role involves designing and managing complex multi-cloud networking architectures to support enterprise environments. The position requires expertise in hybrid cloud connectivity, network security patterns, and IP address management. The successful candidate will collaborate with cloud, security, and application teams to optimize network performance, security, and cost-efficiency across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect multi-cloud networking solutions, including VPC, VNet, AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, and Google Cloud Router.
• Design and operate hybrid connectivity using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, and VPNs with BGP routing and resiliency.
• Define and implement cloud network security patterns, including segmentation, security groups, firewalls, private endpoints, and inspection architectures.
• Manage Infoblox DDI architecture, including Grid design, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and network security upgrades.
• Integrate Infoblox with cloud platforms and automation workflows for IPAM and DNS record lifecycle management.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep for network provisioning.
• Provide guidance to cloud, security, and application teams regarding network design, performance, and operational best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot multi-cloud network connectivity and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security policies in network designs.
• Document network architecture, policies, and procedures to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise networking experience, including 4+ years designing cloud networks.
• Production experience with networking in at least two of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, with working knowledge of the third platform.
• Hands-on experience with Infoblox NIOS Grid, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM at enterprise scale.
• Strong knowledge of BGP, DNS architecture, IP addressing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to advise technical teams on best practices.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving cloud networking technologies.

Publishing Pay Range: $82.00 - $86.50 Hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.