Cloud Network Architect

Mark Anthony & Co • Chicago, IL

4d • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Mark Anthony Brands is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we've grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Cayman Jack, Glendalough Whiskey & Gin, and Más+ by Messi™ . At Mark Anthony Brands we hire passionate people because nothing great is done without passion. We trust those closest to the work to do what's right, to act like an owner. We are growing a lasting legacy, where people come first. What You'll Do: As our new Cloud Network Architect , you will play a critical role in driving the organisation's cloud transformation by designing, implementing, and governing secure, scalable cloud network architectures. Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, and broader IT teams, you will lead the development of modern cloud and hybrid networking solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), while ensuring performance, resilience, and security across enterprise environments. Additional key responsibilities include : Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end cloud network architectures, standards, and reference patterns across public cloud and hybrid environments. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud network provisioning and configuration. Integrate cloud networking solutions with on-premises and hybrid environments, including data centres, offices, and SaaS platforms. Define and enforce network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, routing policies, and segmentation to protect enterprise infrastructure. Lead architecture decisions for cloud networking platforms and services, ensuring alignment with security, budget, and enterprise standards. Provide technical leadership during major incidents and change events, conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term architectural improvements. Evaluate emerging networking technologies and best practices, continuously improving network resilience, scalability, and performance. Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cloud networking initiatives, including vendor selection and solution evaluation. Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end cloud network architectures, standards, and reference patterns across public cloud and hybrid environments. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud network provisioning and configuration. Integrate cloud networking solutions with on-premises and hybrid environments, including data centres, offices, and SaaS platforms. Define and enforce network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, routing policies, and segmentation to protect enterprise infrastructure. Lead architecture decisions for cloud networking platforms and services, ensuring alignment with security, budget, and enterprise standards. Provide technical leadership during major incidents and change events, conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term architectural improvements. Evaluate emerging networking technologies and best practices, continuously improving network resilience, scalability, and performance. Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cloud networking initiatives, including vendor selection and solution evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years' experience in network or cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale environments.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and enterprise networking technologies.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide architectural leadership in complex environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years' experience in network or cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale environments.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and enterprise networking technologies.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide architectural leadership in complex environments.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in an organization.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level; ideate and directly execute.
• Drive growth & outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and remove roadblocks.
• Move at pace.
• Have a positive, proactive ‘can do' attitude and an ambitiously curious mindset to be the best in your craft.
• Promote ideas & curiosity; adding to your expertise, effectively articulates change, offers ideas and solutions.
• Actively care & develop; championing our culture and cultivating trust.
• Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end cloud network architectures, standards, and reference patterns across public cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud network provisioning and configuration.
• Integrate cloud networking solutions with on-premises and hybrid environments, including data centres, offices, and SaaS platforms.
• Define and enforce network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, routing policies, and segmentation to protect enterprise infrastructure.
• Lead architecture decisions for cloud networking platforms and services, ensuring alignment with security, budget, and enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and change events, conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term architectural improvements.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and best practices, continuously improving network resilience, scalability, and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cloud networking initiatives, including vendor selection and solution evaluation.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end cloud network architectures, standards, and reference patterns across public cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud network provisioning and configuration.
• Integrate cloud networking solutions with on-premises and hybrid environments, including data centres, offices, and SaaS platforms.
• Define and enforce network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, routing policies, and segmentation to protect enterprise infrastructure.
• Lead architecture decisions for cloud networking platforms and services, ensuring alignment with security, budget, and enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and change events, conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term architectural improvements.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and best practices, continuously improving network resilience, scalability, and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cloud networking initiatives, including vendor selection and solution evaluation.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary from $115,000 to $135,000, based in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level