Tech Lead - Senior Cloud Network Architect

NTT DATA Services • Plano, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable network architectures in Azure and/or AWS. This role includes leading client workshops, presenting solutions, and guiding teams through critical architecture decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cloud networking architecture experience (Azure, AWS, or both).
• Strong background in VNet/VPC design, routing, segmentation, and traffic inspection.
• Experience with Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, Hub & Spoke; and/or AWS Transit Gateway, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs.
• Hybrid connectivity experience (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Knowledge of cloud-native load balancers and DNS solutions.
• Hands-on implementation experience with cloud networking components across major platforms, including virtual networks/subnets, security controls, routing constructs, hybrid connectivity, load balancers, firewalls/WAF, and DNS services.
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud network security.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to translate technical designs into business-focused recommendations.
• Experience engaging stakeholders to drive architecture decisions.
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native networking architectures (Azure and/or AWS).
• Lead client workshops for requirements, design reviews, and solution walkthroughs.
• Implement hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Define patterns for routing, segmentation, traffic management, and DNS.
• Partner with cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create architecture diagrams, HLD/LLDs, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the SME for complex cloud networking and escalations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed