Cloud Network Architect - Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)

OneDigital•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

No other company in our industry is supercharging the way they work and serve their clients like OneDigital. Fresh thinking has always been the core of OneDigital’s vision and growth strategy. It’s how we stand out in our industry, it’s how we stay competitive and resilient in a changing world. Most importantly, our innovative approach is helping more people do their best work and live their best lives. Innovation fuels our employee experience by making it easier to do your best work anytime, anywhere and from any device. And our tech-based products for clients are a game changer in our industry. If you thrive on change and innovation, OneDigital is the career choice for you. Our Newest Opportunity: We are seeking a Cloud Network Architect to design, implement, and evolve our enterprise cloud and hybrid network infrastructure. This role is responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions spanning Azure cloud environments, SD-WAN, and next-generation firewall platforms across a distributed enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure networking, Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Cisco Firepower/FTD, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls, combined with the architectural vision to unify these platforms into a cohesive, secure network fabric. This is a senior technical role with broad ownership of network strategy, security architecture, and hybrid connectivity. The position also carries a meaningful mentorship responsibility, guiding and developing junior and mid-level network engineers across the team.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience
Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure networking — VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and WAF
Strong experience designing and managing Cisco Meraki SD-WAN environments at scale across multiple sites
Hands-on experience deploying and administering Cisco Firepower/FTD and Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks NGFW; Panorama centralized management experience preferred
Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and L2/L3 network design
Experience implementing network segmentation, firewall rule hierarchies, and Zero Trust access models
Familiarity with Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, and Duo for SASE/Zero Trust initiatives
Ability to design and document enterprise-grade network architectures clearly and thoroughly
Strong troubleshooting skills across complex, multi-platform hybrid environments
Experience with network automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python/Netmiko
Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering team members
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
10–15+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience in complex, multi-site environments
Demonstrated experience architecting and managing Microsoft Azure networking solutions in a production environment
Proven track record designing and supporting Cisco Meraki SD-WAN deployments across distributed locations
Hands-on experience administering Cisco Firepower/FTD and Palo Alto Networks firewalls in an enterprise security role
Experience leading or contributing to large-scale network modernization or cloud migration projects
Prior experience in a technical mentorship or lead engineer capacity preferred
Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE (required or strongly preferred)
Palo Alto PCNSE (required or strongly preferred)
Microsoft AZ-700 — Azure Network Engineer Associate (required)
Ongoing professional development and certification maintenance expected
Familiarity with emerging networking technologies, Zero Trust frameworks, and cloud-native networking practices

Nice To Haves

Palo Alto Networks NGFW; Panorama centralized management experience preferred
Additional relevant certifications (Meraki CMNA, Cisco CyberOps) a plus
Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE (required or strongly preferred)
Palo Alto PCNSE (required or strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Design and architect Azure cloud networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and WAF
Architect and manage enterprise SD-WAN and branch connectivity using Cisco Meraki across multi-site distributed environments
Deploy and administer Cisco Firepower/FTD and Firepower Management Center (FMC) for network security enforcement
Design, configure, and manage Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and Panorama for centralized policy management
Develop and maintain network reference architectures, standards documentation, and technical roadmaps
Design and implement network segmentation strategies, zone-based access policies, and Zero Trust principles using Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, and Duo
Serve as the highest-level escalation point for complex network incidents and performance issues
Lead architecture and design reviews for major infrastructure initiatives
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level network engineers through technical guidance, config reviews, and knowledge-sharing
Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python
Partner cross-functionally with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions
Lead platform lifecycle refresh initiatives and evaluate emerging networking technologies