Cloud Network Architect with Azure Solutions Architect Expert Only USC and GC and GC-EAD

Role: Cloud Network Architect with Azure Solutions Architect Expert Only USC and GC and GC-EAD

Location: Dallas TX(Hybrid)

Contract

JOB SUMMARY

This role is responsible for hands-on deployment, configuration, operation, and support of Azure networking services, including connectivity, routing, and network security. The position designs and actively implements Azure network architecture in alignment with the organization’s cloud strategy, while experience with AWS and GCP networking is considered. Please note, incumbent must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex or be willing to relocate.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Education, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, or related field
• Experience
• 8 years of experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems, to include at least
• 1 year of experience in building Cloud Solutions
• Licenses and Certifications
• Require one or more of the following certifications or licensing: CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, ITIL, JNCIE, CISSP, SP, JNCIP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Palo Alto PCNSE. Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education
• Master’s Degree
• JOB DUTIES
• Deploys and configures cloud networking services such as Tenants, AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Azure ExpressRoutes, AWS DirectConnect, and Google Cloud Interconnect.
• Performs network integration work to support hybrid or multi-cloud models, such as connecting a private cloud Data Center with Cisco’s ACI with AWS, Azure or google cloud.
• Manages and maintains connectivity between an on-premises data center environment and cloud infrastructure.
• Performs evaluations, recommendations and implementations from an on-premises and cloud network perspective.
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Provides cloud technical expertise and assistance for design integration support applications, networks, communications, and operational systems with members from other divisions within Information Resources.
• Works with engineers, architects, and IT support teams to establish guidelines, procedures, and provides training.
• Collaborates with DevOps and development teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Upgrades, patches, and maintains the overall network infrastructure upon which the private or hybrid cloud operates.
• Monitors the usage, performance, and availability of the hybrid and cloud network infrastructure and its services.
• Supports the architecture, design, implementation, and compliance efforts for effective security, including the administration of firewalls and other security appliances.
• May work with stakeholders across organization to evaluate cloud systems and identify appropriate solutions.
• Stay current on Cloud-provider IAM (Identity and Management) concepts and workflows.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture including MOPs (Method of Procedure Document) and project plans.
• May occasionally lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives and the work of small project teams.
• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity planning.
• Collaborates and coordinates cross-functionally with various teams and manage schedules.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and provides technical guidance to team members and contractors.
• Coordinates testing of network design for redundancy, resiliency, and capacity.
• Provides an expert level of functional knowledge to the project and team leadership in a specialized field such as business, engineering, IT Governance, and knowledge management. Applicable functional areas include systems engineering, business process, quality assurance, organizational planning, configuration and data information systems, major enterprise-wide technology deployments, or strategic enterprise infrastructure redesign.
• Collaborates with engineers and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
• Contributes to process improvements by staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud networking to recommend innovative solutions and continuous improvement. Evaluates and reports on new cloud and network technologies.
• Mentors and supports the work activities of lower-level Network Engineers.
• Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attendance at training seminars, trade shows and related venues.
• Implements security best practices to protect cloud network infrastructure from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
• Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.