Description: Job Title:Tech Consultant/Architect (P4 level) on Cloud Networking Technologies
Location: Indianapolis twice a month for 2-3 days each time.
Project Duration:3 months to start with, with potential for extension.
Main Skills:
• Hands-on expertise in Multi-Cloud networking, including Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Ability to challenge current methods of cloud network architecture, refine solutions, and add real value.
• Consulting expertise and practical experience in introducing GCP.
• Experience in managing and transforming overall Cloud Networking environments.
• Thought leadership and independent problem-solving skills.
Job Description:
We are looking for a hands-on Multi-Cloud networking expert who can challenge current methods of cloud network architecture, refine solutions, and add real value-while proactively contributing innovative ideas and solutions
As the sole architect driving Multi-Cloud networking at Client, you will introduce GCP and need to bring both consulting expertise and practical experience.
Work with client managers to manage and transform the overall Cloud Networking environment, starting with the implementation of the GCP environment.
This role requires someone who can independently work on issues, projects, and growth in this environment and guide the Client team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, deploy, and optimize cloud networking architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Manage and troubleshoot existing Azure Virtual Networks, AWS VPCs, and GCP VPCs.
• Architect secure and scalable multi-cloud connectivity, leveraging VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and Interconnect.
• Implement network security best practices, including cloud firewalls, WAF, micro-segmentation, and traffic inspection.
• Automate cloud network provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud networking for high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and cloud engineering teams to integrate networking solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot network performance issues, latency, and connectivity challenges across cloud environments.
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years of experience in network design and deployment, with at least 5 years in cloud networking.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure Virtual WAN, AWS Transit Gateway, and GCP Cloud Router.
• Strong understanding of BGP, VPC Peering, PrivateLink, and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience with Cloud Load Balancers, NAT Gateway, and SD-WAN integrations.
• Solid knowledge of cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Network Firewall, Azure Firewall, GCP Security Command Center).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., AWS VPC Flow Logs, Azure Network Watcher, GCP Network Intelligence Center).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for network automation.
Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer are a plus