Associate Principal Engineer - Cloud Network Architect

As a Cloud Network Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our cloud network architecture to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud-based solutions and optimize network performance while aligning with our strategic goals and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Network Design: Develop and implement comprehensive cloud network architectures, including virtual networks, subnets, and routing strategies, to support our applications and services. Infrastructure Management: Oversee the deployment and management of cloud networking resources, including load balancers, VPNs, and firewalls, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Security and Compliance: Design and enforce network security policies and practices, including encryption, access controls, and threat detection, to safeguard data and maintain compliance with industry standards. Performance Optimization: Monitor network performance and implement optimization strategies to enhance throughput, reduce latency, and ensure a seamless user experience. Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, software engineering, and IT teams to integrate cloud network solutions with application deployments and infrastructure management practices. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents, to maintain uninterrupted service. Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed documentation for network designs, configurations, and processes. Provide regular reports on network performance, incidents, and improvements. Innovation: Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, and recommend new tools and approaches to improve network architecture and performance. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus, such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent cloud/networking certifications. Must have Skills: Cloud Networking, Cloud Infrastructure - AWS (Strong), Cloud Infrastructure - Azure (Strong), Cloud network design