Responsibilities:
• Serve as the lead network engineer for cloud WAN and cloud DMZ design, overseeing migration processes and developing both target and transition state architectures for cloud adoption and migration
• Ensure continuous network availability and robust security throughout and following migration activities
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Network as Code (NaC) using tools such as:
• Ansible
• Terraform
• AWS CloudFormation
• Azure Resource Manager templates
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to provide comprehensive product and solution-level support
• Produce detailed Network Design Documents aligned with business requirements and industry best practices
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills when engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including IT professionals and senior management

Requirements:
• Minimum 15 years in Enterprise Networking and Data Center design
• At least 4 years working with Cloud PaaS and/or IaaS platforms such as Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS

Infrastructure as Code Expertise:
• Proficiency with Ansible, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager templates

Deep Technical Networking Knowledge:
• TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VxLAN, Multicast, WAN, and DMZ infrastructure
• Hands-on experience managing MPLS and MP-BGP
• Strong understanding of client/server, networking, and internet technologies
• Knowledge of DMVPN, IPSEC and encryption standards, and network security

Cloud Networking & Security Best Practices:
• Experience with Public Cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and Private Cloud technologies (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud architectural principles and key networking services, including:
• Google Cloud: Global VPC Design, Cloud Router, NCC, Interconnect
• AWS: VPC, S3, EC2, Route 53, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect
• Azure: VNet, VNet Peering, Private Link, vWAN, ExpressRoute, Firewall, Load Balancer

Kubernetes & Network Automation:
• Experience with Kubernetes/Openshift; knowledge of Calico CNI is a plus
• Practitioner-level skills in network automation and DevOps CI/CD pipeline practices using Python or Shell scripting, YAML

Hands-on Experience with Networking Hardware:
• IP Routing Platforms: ISRG2, ASR1K, CSR1K, ASR 9K
• Switching Platforms: Arista 7K, Cisco Nexus 9000

Certifications:
• Required:
• CCNP or CCIE
• Preferred:
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• AWS Solutions Architect
• Azure Solutions Architect