Network Architect - State exp Must - Texas Locals

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Routing
Network Security
Network Operations
SD
Network Design
Firewall
Cloud Security
Computer Networking
Cisco Certifications
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Network
Optimization
Regulatory Compliance
Terraform
Technical Support
WAN
Amazon Web Services
Collaboration
Disaster Recovery
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Encryption
Enterprise Architecture
Google Cloud Platform
Load Balancing
Enterprise Networks
Failover
Good Clinical Practice
High Availability
Data Centers
Management
Microsoft Azure
Migration
OSPF
Virtual Private Network

Job Details

Network Architect – Hybrid Cloud (AWS)

Location: Austin, TX – Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures supporting cloud transformation initiatives for the TEDS project. This role focuses on enabling hybrid connectivity between on-premises data centers and AWS, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance for enterprise workloads.

The Network Architect will collaborate closely with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to support migrations, optimize network operations, and establish enterprise networking standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures integrating on-premises environments with AWS
  • Architect and manage secure connectivity using VPN, AWS Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
  • Define and enforce routing, segmentation, firewall, and security policies aligned with enterprise architecture standards
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and failover for mission-critical systems
  • Support cloud migrations and modernization initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Establish network governance, standards, and best practices for long-term scalability
  • Leverage automation and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in network architecture across AWS and on-premises environments
  • Strong expertise in BGP, OSPF, routing, segmentation, and firewall technologies
  • Hands-on experience with hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway)
  • Solid understanding of network security, encryption, identity, and compliance frameworks
  • Experience designing high availability, load balancing, and failover strategies
  • Familiarity with network automation and CI/CD integration

Preferred

  • Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, SD-WAN, and network observability tools
  • Cloud networking cost optimization experience
  • Relevant certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, CCNP/CCIE, Azure Network Engineer)

 

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