Cloud Network Architect - AWS

Cloud Network Architect - AWS

Experience: 10+ Years

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite - Hybrid 3 days) - Local candidates preferred. What is in it for you?

Leverage your expertise in AWS to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud networking solutions. You will have the opportunity to utilize a deep understanding of AWS networking services and architecture, with experience in designing and optimizing network solutions for cloud-based environments. Play a critical role in shaping cloud strategy and ensuring robust and reliable connectivity across our AWS environments.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Cloud Network Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud networking solutions. Your deep understanding of AWS networking services and architecture, combined with your experience in designing and optimizing network solutions for cloud-based environments, will be essential to shaping cloud strategy and ensuring robust and reliable connectivity across our AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Architecture:

• Develop and implement comprehensive cloud network architectures that align with the organization's cloud strategy, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Design VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups to meet business and technical requirements.
• Architect solutions that leverage AWS network services, including Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway, and AWS Global Accelerator.

2. Implementation and Management:

• Deploy and manage AWS networking components, including NAT gateways, Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), and network ACLs.
• Configure and maintain AWS Direct Connect and VPN connections to ensure secure and reliable connectivity between on-premises and AWS environments.
• Implement network monitoring and logging solutions to ensure visibility and compliance with industry standards.

3. Security and Compliance:

• Ensure network security by designing and implementing robust security controls and best practices, including the use of AWS Security Groups, NACLs, and AWS WAF.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
• Possess expertise in designing and implementing AWS networking services, including VPCs, Direct Connect, VPN, and Transit Gateway.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, routing, firewalls, and security best practices.

4. Optimization and Troubleshooting:

• Continuously monitor network performance and optimize for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Provide guidance and best practices on network architecture and design to internal teams and stakeholders.

5. Documentation and Training:

• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and policies.
• Provide training and support to internal teams on AWS networking best practices and tools.

Educational Qualifications:

Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.

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