Chief Cloud Architect

Role:
Chief Cloud Network Architect

Location:

9150

E. Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA, 90242 (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months + Potential to extend/Convert

Skills Required:

- Demonstrated ability to design, configure, and manage network infrastructure within both Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure cloud environments.

- Expertise in designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant cloud network architectures, including multi-region and multi–Availability Zone deployments, resiliency patterns, and automated failover solutions.

- Hands-on experience implementing hybrid cloud connectivity using Amazon Web Service (AWS) Transit Gateway and Azure Express Route.

- Working knowledge of Megaport services, including provisioning and managing Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) to enable secure private connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.

- Strong understanding of network traffic management, including ingress and egress routing, traffic optimization, path selection, and high-availability network design across distributed cloud environments.

- Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing cloud-native load balancing services, including Amazon Web Service (AWS) Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Azure Load Balancer, and Azure Application Gateway.

- Proficiency in deploying and managing virtual firewall solutions, including third-party Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) such as Palo Alto VM-Series and Cisco CSR 8000v, as well as native cloud security controls.

- Solid understanding of cloud networking security constructs, including AWS Security Groups, Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs).

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

- Proficiency in configuring and managing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud network environments.

- Strong understanding of cloud network security principles, including secure network architecture, access control, segmentation, and compliance-aligned design practices. Experience

Required:

- Cloud Network Engineering:
Minimum six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based network infrastructure, with significant experience in Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure environments.

- High Availability and Resiliency:
Minimum four (4) years of experience designing and implementing highly available and resilient cloud network architectures, including failover, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.

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

- Megaport Networking:
Minimum four (4) years of experience implementing and supporting Megaport services, including Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) provisioning, private cloud connectivity, and hybrid/multi-cloud networking solutions.

- Traffic Engineering and Network Security:
Minimum four (4) years of experience in network traffic engineering, routing optimization, network segmentation, firewall deployment (native cloud firewalls and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs)), and secure connectivity design.

Education Required:

Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications:
Amazon Web Service (AWS) Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Amazon Web Service (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified:
Azure Network Engineer Associate