Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop comprehensive network architecture blueprints for on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
- Lead the implementation and deployment of complex network solutions, including routing, switching, firewalls, and load balancing across various platforms.
- Architect and manage connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud platforms, including creating and managing complex AWS, GCP and Azure network configurations.
- Ensure the network architecture adheres to the highest security standards. This includes designing and implementing secure network segmentation, access control policies, and advanced threat protection.
- Continuously monitor and optimize network performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement solutions to ensure low latency and high throughput.
- Drive the design, deployment, and management of SD-WAN solutions to optimize WAN traffic, improve application performance, and reduce operational costs.
- Design and implement CDN strategies to accelerate content delivery and enhance the user experience by caching and distributing web content geographically.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including security, cloud engineers, and application developers, to align network strategy with business goals. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network professionals.
- Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- Must have an associate’s degree in computer science or related field of study; we highly prefer a bachelor's degree.
- Must be AWS Solutions Architect certified.
- Expert-level experience with core networking services like VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and VPC Peering.
- 1yr+ experience with AI Tools such as AWS Bedrock, Palantir, Claude Code, and/or Gighub Co-Pilot.
- Expert-level experience with VNet, Subnets, Route Tables, Virtual Network Gateway, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, and VNet Peering.
- Extensive hands-on experience and expert-level knowledge of Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, including Panorama for centralized management, design, and implementation of security policies, threat prevention, and VPN solutions.
- Expert-level experience with F5 BIG-IP products, including LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and GTM (Global Traffic Manager), for application delivery, load balancing, and traffic management.
- Deep expertise in architecting and deploying SD-WAN solutions from leading vendors (e.g., Prisma SD-WAN, Fortinet, Cisco). Must have hands-on experience with SD-WAN design, traffic steering policies, and remote site connectivity.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, including Zero Trust Architecture, network segmentation, and DDoS mitigation. Hands-on experience with security services like AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) and Azure Firewall/Application Gateway WAF.
- Proven experience in designing, configuring, and managing CDN services such as AWS CloudFront and Azure Front Door.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
- Expert level of communication with the English language both written and verbal.
