Enterprise Cloud Architect

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Location:

Downey, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months + Potential to extend / convert

Skills Required:

- Capability to design, configure, and operate network infrastructure across Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure environments.

- Expertise in delivering highly available and fault-tolerant cloud network architectures, including multi-region and multi–availability zone designs, failover mechanisms, and resiliency strategies.

- Hands-on implementation of hybrid connectivity using AWS Transit Gateway and Azure Express Route.

- Operational knowledge of Megaport services, including provisioning Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) and enabling private connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.

- Strong capability in managing ingress and egress traffic flows, optimizing routing paths, and maintaining high availability and performance across distributed cloud networks.

- Proficiency in deploying and operating cloud-native load balancing solutions such as AWS Elastic Load Balancing, Azure Load Balancer, and Azure Application Gateway.

- Capability to deploy and manage virtual firewalls, including third-party network virtual appliances (e.g., Palo Alto VM-Series, Cisco CSR 8000v) alongside native cloud security controls.

- Solid working knowledge of network security constructs such as Network Security Groups (NSGs), AWS Security Groups, and network Access Control Lists.

- Capability to design and implement Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)/VNet peering, hybrid connectivity, and multi-region or multi-cloud architectures, including integration through Megaport services.

- Advanced capability in configuring and managing Border Gateway Protocol within cloud and hybrid network environments.

- Strong foundation in cloud network security practices, including secure architecture design, access control models, and alignment with compliance requirements. Experience Required
-Cloud Network Engineering:
At least six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based network infrastructures, with a strong focus on AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure.

- High Availability Architecture:
At least four (4) years of experience designing and implementing highly redundant and highly available cloud network architectures, including failover mechanisms, disaster recovery strategies, and resilient connectivity patterns.

- Advanced Cloud Networking:
At least four (4) years of hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure networking services, including Transit Gateway, Express Route, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity.

- Megaport

Experience:

At least four (4) years of experience working with Megaport Network services for private cloud connectivity, including Virtual Cross-connects (VXC) provisioning and hybrid/multi-cloud integration.

- Traffic & Security Engineering:
At least four (4) years of experience in traffic engineering, network segmentation, firewall deployment (native and Network Virtual Appliance (NVA), and secure connectivity design.

Education Required:

This classification requires AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified:
Azure Network Engineer Associate.