Network - Network Architect

Company: Quadrant, Inc.
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Cloud Network Architect
Bethesda, MD (Remote)

MUST:
Experienced Cloud Network Architect
10+ years of experience of leading the design, development and deployment of cloud-based network solutions for an enterprise organization in a virtual environment (preferably AWS)
Strong background with automating network management through DevOps scripting including AWS CloudFormation, Ansible Tower, shell, Python, Ruby, and Powershell
Experience delivering solutions and administering systems in a cloud environment using laaS and PaaS offerings
Experience interfacing with in-house software developers and 3rd party software vendors to understand the software requirements and, in cooperation with them, design efficient network and security solutions.
Expertise in designing and implementing VPCs, VPC routing, and VPC security
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in a highly collaborative on-site environment
Experience working in Agile environment
Proven experience preparing and presenting technical documentation to various audiences.
Hands-on experience in maintaining and supporting large enterprise systems in a production environment
Ability to work on multiple assignments or projects in parallel, balancing time and schedule based on the business priorities of the organization
Minimum of Bachelors degree, or higher, in a System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Advanced Networking Certification

DUTIES:
Research, develop and design enterprise networking system leveraging AWS for high-performance applications. Provide technical expertise in all areas of network for complex multi-account environment using FedRAMP-certified services including ELB, SG, DirectConnect and Transit Gateways, and other.
Maintain and ensure the ongoing stability and continuous operations of custom-build enterprise network including hybrid (AWS/on-premises) and connectivity with external partners
Lead technical teams of Architects and Engineers to design and implement enhancements to the connectivity, structure, security of the cloud environment following infrastructure-as-a-code principles including automation and configuration management.
Perform requirements gathering, gap analysis, technical studies, risk assessments and vendor selection
Propose and implement architectural solutions to provide additional functionality and address new AWS infrastructure components and security requirements
Create and maintain system network architecture documentation
Lead incident management efforts to investigate, mitigate and resolve network related issues
Research and prototype new products, tools, technologies
Maintain processes and technical documentation


*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.

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