Private Cloud Network Architect

Locations: New York, NY; Jersey City, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC

The Private Cloud Network Architect will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation  and optimization of network infrastructures supporting private cloud environments. We are seeking a highly skilled Private Cloud Network Architect with expertise in cloud network fabric Infrastructures and will play a critical role in modernizing network infrastructure with a focus on cloud-native networking approaches. This role requires a deep understanding of data center and cloud interconnectivity, network troubleshooting, and the ability to work on complex network issues. Passionate about infrastructure automation through software together with solid hands on experience of network automation.

 Responsibilities

• Lead architect responsible for designing and developing scalable and highly available global private cloud environments incorporating security, performance, scalability and compliance to meet the organizations business needs.
• Private cloud network architecture and vision, ensure specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged.
• Design and implement Cloud Network as a Service (CNaaS) and alternative technologies and architectures in relation to Consolidated Communications' infrastructure needs.
• Drive the adoption of cloud based network segmentation and policy enforcement
• Manage complex activities simultaneously to short timescales.
• Develop scripts and processes to test, deploy and validate changes across all network infrastructure as code, leveraging Ansible and other approved corporate automation and orchestration platforms.
• Develop state of the art technology appropriate to deliver stable and scalable technical
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain standards and designs for network architecture.
• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.
• Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.
• Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale multi-vendor enterprise networks, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.
• Network and Cloud certifications or equivalent are required.
• Network Automation and infrastructure as code (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.
• Expert level knowledge of IP Networking, Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), SDN (Cisco ACI, Arista Spine, NSX-T etc.), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE).
• Public Cloud network experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a must.
• Architect, design, and implement AWS cloud network solutions to support business requirements, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, transit gateways, and direct connect
• Strong understanding of modern network paradigms – SDN, SD-WAN, CNaaS and Cloud native connectivity models.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
• Analyzing, gathering, and auditing large-scale and complex data sets to uncover new trends and patterns that influence architecture direction.
• Deep knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms.
• Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.
• Plan large-scale projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.
• Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.
• Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.
• Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency