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Job Title: Infrastructure Solutions Architect 4
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Work Location: Richmond VA
Duration of the Project: 12 Months
Complete Description:
Responsibilities:
- Network Architecture & Design: Design implement and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN WAN VPN firewalls) with a special focus on Azure networking services such as Virtual Networks (VNet) Azure Firewall Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Azure ExpressRoute.
- Cloud Integration: Work closely with cloud teams to integrate onpremises network infrastructure with Azurebased environments ensuring smooth connectivity security and optimal performance.
- Azure Networking: Manage and optimize Azure networking components including VNet peering traffic management load balancing and hybrid networking (ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).
- Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and onprem environments ensuring minimal downtime and performance degradation.
- Network Security: Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments including firewalls VPNs security groups and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Automation & Monitoring: Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher Azure Automation and PowerShell scripting. Implement proactive monitoring systems to identify potential issues before they affect operations.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance identifying opportunities for improvement in both cloud and onpremises environments.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed and uptodate documentation of network configurations procedures and troubleshooting guides.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and help drive continuous improvement in network operations
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5 years in network engineering with at least 2 years of handson experience with Azure networking services.
- Education: Bachelor s degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications: Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and/or relevant Cisco certifications (e.g. CCNA CCNP) are highly desirable.
- Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet NSG Azure Load Balancer Azure Traffic Manager ExpressRoute VPN Gateway).
- Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprisegrade network equipment (e.g. Cisco Juniper Palo Alto etc.) including firewalls routers switches and VPNs.
- Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls IDS/IPS and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.
- Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell Python or similar) ARM templates Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus
- Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher SolarWinds Wireshark or equivalent.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills attention to detail excellent communication and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS Google Cloud Platform).
- Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.
- Experience with SDWAN technologies.