Cloud Network Architect

Hybrid in Lowell, MA, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 15 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$70 - $80/hr
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Skills

  • DNS
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Palo Alto
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Google Cloud
  • Cloud Computing

Summary

Senior Cloud Network Architect (Google Cloud Platform & Azure) — Hybrid

Location: Lowell, MA (Hybrid — Mon–Wed in office)

Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (1-hour lunch)

Hours: 40 hours/week (No OT or weekend work)

Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension or conversion

 

Role Overview

Seeking a highly experienced Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, build, and support scalable, secure hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions across Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and Microsoft Azure. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on complex connectivity, performance, and security across cloud and on-prem environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and operate end-to-end cloud networking solutions across Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and on-prem environments
  • Design and implement cloud-native networking and security services (load balancing, DNS, VPNs, private connectivity, etc.)
  • Build secure hybrid architectures connecting data centers with multi-cloud platforms
  • Deploy and manage Palo Alto firewalls (physical, virtual, and cloud-native)
  • Automate network deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Lead technical initiatives from architecture through production rollout
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
  • Establish performance, security, and availability standards
  • Collaborate with security, platform, SRE, and application teams
  • Maintain technical documentation, designs, and disaster recovery plans

 

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of enterprise networking experience
  • Strong expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud networking (Google Cloud Platform & Azure)
  • Advanced knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
  • Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible
  • Deep troubleshooting skills including packet analysis
  • Experience with network monitoring and observability tools

Preferred / Forward-Looking Skills

  • Automation-first networking approaches
  • Exposure to AI-assisted operational tools

Certifications

Required:

  • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer

 Preferred:

  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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  • Dice Id: 91099677
  • Position Id: 8921954
  • Posted 2 days ago
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