Cloud Network Architect - Network Engineering

Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | Jersey City, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | Wilton, CT | Charlotte, NC 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 solutions. • 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, GCP) 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 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Work Location: In person