Sr. Cloud Network Consultant

Arctiq•Nashville, TN

49d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Consultant to design, implement, and optimize complex cloud networking environments. This remote position is open to highly skilled candidates located anywhere in North America and involves hands-on configuration across the major public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP). You will be a crucial player in supporting client cloud migrations and operations, focusing on complex routing, security, and hybrid connectivity solutions.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in networking, with a minimum of 3 years focused on complex cloud networking across multiple public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Networking Fundamentals: Deep proficiency in networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnets, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
Virtual Firewall Expertise: Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing virtual firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet) in a cloud environment.
Automation Skills: Hands-on expertise with automation/scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) for network deployment and management.
Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with both technical teams and client stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cloud Networking Exposure: Experience with AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB), Azure Firewall Premium, and GCP Cloud NAT.
Cloud DNS/IPAM: Experience with AWS Route 53 Resolver Endpoints, Azure Private DNS, GCP Cloud DNS, and cloud-native or third-party IPAM solutions (e.g., AWS IPAM, Infoblox).
Service Mesh & API Gateway: Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Consul Connect, App Mesh) and cloud API Gateway solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP).
SD-WAN & Virtualization: Experience with modern SD-WAN technologies (Cisco, Fortinet, or Palo Alto) and virtualization networking (VMware NSX or Nutanix Flow).

Responsibilities

Cloud Network Architecture: Design and deploy scalable, secure virtual networks using native cloud services such as AWS VPC/Transit Gateway, Azure vNet/vWAN, and Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center (NCC).
Hybrid Connectivity: Implement dedicated connections and multi-cloud solutions, utilizing expertise in Azure ExpressRoute, AWS DirectConnect, and Google Dedicated/Partner Interconnect.
Cloud Exchange Integration: Apply knowledge of design interactions with providers like Megaport and Equinix for global network reach and simplified cloud access.
Advanced Routing & Security: Configure and troubleshoot complex routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF) in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Virtual Firewall Management: Implement and manage virtual firewalls, such as Palo Alto or Fortinet, ensuring secure ingress/egress and internal traffic segmentation.
Automation (IaC): Automate network configuration and deployment following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, and ARM Templates.
Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance and resource usage using native tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and GCP Cloud Logging/Trace/Monitoring.
Collaboration & Compliance: Collaborate with client teams to integrate hybrid/multi-cloud solutions and ensure all networking components adhere to security and compliance standards.
Expert Guidance: Provide expert guidance and consultation on cloud security, peering, gateways, and load balancing.