Cloud Architect - Remote position

Overview

Remote
$75 - $80
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Cloud
Architect
Network
Routing
Cisco
Juniper
Firewalls

Job Details

About R Systems:
R Systems is a leading digital product engineering company that designs and develops chip-to-cloud software products, platforms, and digital experiences that empower its clients to achieve higher revenues and operational efficiency. Our product mindset and engineering capabilities in Cloud, Data, AI, and CX enable us to serve key players in the high-tech industry, including ISVs, SaaS, and Internet companies, as well as product companies in telecom, media, finance, manufacturing, and health verticals. We Are Great Place to Work Certified in 10 countries with a full-time workforce [India, USA, Canada, Poland, Romania, Moldova, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand]! We are recognized as one of the Best Tech Brands 2024 by the Times Group and India's Top 500 Value Creators 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet.
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead resilience and high availability (HA) assessmentsof aging on-prem data centers, including DR drills, SPOF analysis, and failure mode reviews aligned to Uptime Tier, NIST, and ITIL standards.
  • Architect scalable infrastructurecapable of handling burst loads (millions of messages) with a focus on compute, network, and storage performance tuning.
  • Conduct cloud suitability analysisusing a modified 6-R framework to evaluate and score workloads for on-prem retention, optimization, or phased migration.
  • Collaborate on cost optimization initiativesthrough VM consolidation, licensing audits, and energy efficiency reviews (PUE, cooling, and power consumption).
  • Oversee infrastructure documentation and SOP alignmentwith ITIL v4 standards, ensuring readiness for operational handoff and knowledge transfer.
  • Drive roadmap definition and executive communication, presenting findings, budget estimates (CAPEX/OPEX), and risk prioritization for future modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy cloud-based network architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Implement and configure network hardware and software components, including, but not limited to; routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, intrusion detection/prevention systems, security event and incident management.
  • Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of deployed network solutions.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, latency, and availability.
  • Automate network provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Implement and maintain network security policies and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams to support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Create and maintain technical and functional design documentation for network configurations, network topologies, and procedures.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering or administration.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
  • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking equipment.
  • Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) are a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
  • Knowledge of automation tools (Ansible, Python scripting).
  • Understanding of SD-WAN and network virtualization.
If you are passionate and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!
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R Systems is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits.
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Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.