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Remote - Infrastructure Solutions Architect 4

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Vatican City, Virginia (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years in network engineering, 2 years of Azure networking experience, Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT, Azure and/or Cisco certifications preferred, Understanding of network security principles.

Key responsabilities:

Design and maintain enterprise network solutions
Integrate on-premises with Azure environments
Optimize Azure networking components
Troubleshoot network issues for minimal downtime
Document network configurations and mentor peers

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Job description

"ALL our jobs are US based and candidates must be in the US with valid US Work Authorization. Please apply on our website directly." Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking with strong expertise in Azure networking to design, implement, and manage our enterprise network infrastructure. You will play a critical role in ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of both on-premises and cloud-based network systems. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced network solutions, optimize performance, and contribute to cloud migration strategies, particularly in Microsoft Azure. The Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking contributes to the overall technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls) with a special focus on Azure networking services such as Virtual Networks (VNet), Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Azure ExpressRoute.
Cloud Integration: Work closely with cloud teams to integrate on-premises network infrastructure with Azure-based environments, ensuring smooth connectivity, security, and optimal performance.
Azure Networking: Manage and optimize Azure networking components, including VNet peering, traffic management, load balancing, and hybrid networking (ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway
Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring minimal downtime and performance degradation.
Network Security: Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments, including firewalls, VPNs, security groups, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Automation & Monitoring: Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher, Azure Automation, and PowerShell scripting. Implement proactive monitoring systems to identify potential issues before they affect operations.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance, identifying opportunities for improvement in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and help drive continuous improvement in network operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years in network engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Azure networking services.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience
Certifications: Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and/or relevant Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet, NSG, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway
Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade network equipment (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.
Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar), ARM templates, Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus
Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher, SolarWinds, Wireshark, or equivalent.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies.

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount of Experience

Network engineering and architecture

Required

5

Years

Hands-on experience with Azure networking services

Required

2

Years

Network Automation

Required

2

Years