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Network/Cloud Architect-Hybrid

  • Jacksonville, FL

Network/Cloud Architect
No 3rd PARTIES or Sponsorships at this point
Hybrid-Jacksonville, Fl

Great Company
Unlimited Growth

*6 Months
*MUST be very professional and have great communication skills-Client facing position
*This is a VERY Sr Level and Specific Skill Set- Read Closely
*Must have certs in Cisco and Cloud -This is a Sr level position


Scope: 
Cloud Architecture & Hybrid Connectivity
  • Design and operate hybrid network connectivity bridging on-premises infrastructure with AWS and Azure, including BGP route policy management, split-horizon DNS, consistent firewall policy enforcement, and failover validation across Direct Connect and ExpressRoute circuits
  • Lead network architecture initiatives including refresh projects, segmentation strategies, SD-WAN deployments, and cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
  • Gather and analyze business requirements to design technology solutions that meet evolving business needs, including modifying existing systems or evaluating vendor solutions 
Network Operations & Security
  • Operate and optimize Cisco (or equivalent) routing, switching, and wireless platforms, including campus core/distribution/access layers and wireless controllers
  • Implement and tune network security controls in partnership with the Security team—firewalls, VPN (remote access and site-to-site), NAC, and zero-trust network access
  • Troubleshoot complex, multi-domain network issues spanning routing, switching, wireless, DNS, firewalls, and cloud; drive root-cause analysis to permanent resolution 
 Skills: Must Have
  • 6+ years of progressive Enterprise Network Engineering experience
Hands-On Cloud Expertise (AWS & Azure)
  • Demonstrated practical experience with AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPC, Network Firewall, Route 53, ALB/NLB, Private Link
  • Proven ability to design and deploy Terraform-managed Infrastructure-as-Code in AWS environments
  • Demonstrated practical experience with Azure ExpressRoute, VNet peering, Azure Firewall
  • Ability to architect and implement hybrid connectivity solutions in Azure
 Network Fundamentals & Troubleshooting
  • Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS,VXLAN/EVPN, spanning tree, QoS)
  • Deep hands-on experience with Cisco ACI/IOS/IOS-XE/NX-OS and/or comparable platforms(Arista, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using tools such as TCPDUMP, FW Monitor, Packet Capture, or Wireshark
 Enterprise Wireless & Security
  • Strong experience with enterprise wireless (Cisco 9800 WLC, Meraki, Aruba, or equivalent),including RF design and troubleshooting
  • Working knowledge of next-generation firewalls and remote-access VPN technologies (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet, AnyConnect, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of network security principles, segmentation, and zero-trust concepts
Automation & Infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with network automation tools and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git)
  • Demonstrated proficiency implementing observability tools (Datadog, ThousandEyes, or equivalent)
Communication & Availability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain complex networking concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Participation in on-call rotation encompassing evenings and weekends (approximately every 6weeks, scheduled in advance)