Network Architect

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Nextgen Information Services, is seeking the following.

Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system:
Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.

• Architect and implement hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity patterns to integrate existing on-prem data center networks with AWS services.
• Design secure, high-performance network architectures that meet compliance, governance, and business continuity requirements.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to enable seamless migrations and optimize network operations.
• Establish network governance standards and best practices to support long-term growth and evolving enterprise needs.
• Ensure routing, segmentation, and security policies are aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Drive high availability and disaster recovery strategies for mission-critical workloads.

Minimum Requirements:

• Extensive experience in network architecture across AWS and on-premises environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), network segmentation, and firewall technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway).
• Expertise in network security principles, including encryption, identity, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in high availability design, load balancing, and failover strategies.
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD integration for infrastructure.

Preferred:

• Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native networking services.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and advanced security models.
• Exposure to SD‑WAN technologies and network observability tools (Net Flow, Cloud Watch, Prometheus).
• Understanding of cost optimization strategies for cloud networking.
• Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

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Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area