The Cloud Network Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions in the Azure cloud environment. This role requires a strong background in both cloud and on-premises networking.

Responsibilities

Architect and design scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions in Azure cloud environment.
Design hybrid network connectivity between on-premises data centers and Azure using ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Virtual WAN.
Develop network architecture standards, patterns, and best practices for cloud and hybrid environments.
Create detailed network design documentation including topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and security policies.
Evaluate and recommend cloud networking technologies and services to meet business requirements.
Design multi-region and multi-cloud network architectures for global connectivity and disaster recovery.
Implement and configure Azure networking services including VNets, subnets, NSGs, ASGs, route tables, and network virtual appliances.
Deploy and manage Azure ExpressRoute circuits, private peering, and Microsoft peering configurations.
Configure and optimize Azure Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Traffic Manager for high availability.
Implement Azure Firewall, Azure DDoS Protection, and third-party NVAs for network security.
Troubleshoot complex network issues in Azure environment using Network Watcher, flow logs, and diagnostic tools.
Design and implement connectivity between on-premises networks and Azure cloud infrastructure.
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep for network resource provisioning.
Lead network architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
Drive network modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Qualifications

10+ Years of experience in cloud networking, with a strong background in on-premises networking.

Required Skills

Azure Cloud Networking (Expert Level)
On-Premises Networking (Strong Background)
DevOps & Automation
Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Networking
Security & Compliance
Monitoring & Observability
Additional Technologies

Preferred Skills

Network function virtualization (NFV)
Service mesh architectures (Istio, Linkerd)
Container networking (CNI, Calico, Cilium)
Kubernetes networking concepts
Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA)
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions

Azure Cloud Network Architect