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Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect

Our client is seeking a Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect with 15+ years of architecture experience and deep expertise in BGP routing, network design, Cisco Meraki, and SD-WAN.

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units.
• Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including:
  • Site-to-site and client VPNs.
  • SD-WAN deployments.
  • Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models.
• Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability.

Cloud Networking:

• Design and manage networking in Azure with familiarity in AWS and GCP.
• Implement and maintain:
  • Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs).
  • Peering and private connectivity (Express Route, Direct Connect).
  • Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables).
• Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.

Routing & Core Networking:

• Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering.
• Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues.

Security & Firewalls:

• Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama).
• Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies.
• Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements.

SD-WAN & Branch Networking:

• Design and support SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN.
• Manage and optimize branch networking using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR).
• Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites.

Carrier & Vendor Management:

• Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs.
• Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies).
• Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G).
• Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages.

Operations & Leadership:

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Skills:

• Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
  • Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
  • Cisco Meraki full stack.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains.
• Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation.
• Certifications:
  • CCNP/CCIE
  • PCNSE (Palo Alto)
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty