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).

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $55.00/hr - $60.00/hr.