Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MDAEdge is seeking a Cloud & Enterprise Network Architect with extensive experience in network architecture. The role involves leading the design and implementation of cloud networking architectures, managing network security, and optimizing routing policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
- Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
- Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns, including:
- Site-to-site and client VPNs
- SD-WAN deployments
- Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models
- Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability
- Design and manage networking in Azure with familiarity in AWS and GCP
- Implement and maintain:
- Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs)
- Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect)
- Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables)
- Integrate on-prem and cloud environments
- Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
- Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering
- Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues
- Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama)
- Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies
- Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements
- Design and support SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN
- Manage and optimize branch networking using Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR)
- Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites
- Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies)
- Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G)
- Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Skills
- 15+ years of architecture experience
- Deep expertise in BGP routing
- Deep expertise in network design
- Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki full stack
- Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains
- Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs
- Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation
- CCNP/CCIE certification
- PCNSE (Palo Alto) certification
- Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) certification
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty certification
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