Cloud Network Architect

Virtusa; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa is seeking an experienced Cloud Networking Engineer to design and secure hybrid cloud networks. You will implement VPC architectures, automation, and governance across AWS, with Azure/GCP knowledge as a plus.

The role involves on-site work, collaboration with vendors, and ensuring operational readiness for production deployments. Strong scripting and CI/CD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS cloud networking.
• Experience designing enterprise cloud networks and hybrid connectivity.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code, scripting, APIs, and network automation.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of policy-as-code, automated testing, and compliance tools.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud network architectures including VPCs, landing zones, routing, segmentation, and security.
• Review and maintain network architecture standards and governance.
• Implement hybrid cloud connectivity using AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and hybrid DNS.
• Develop and maintain network automation using Infrastructure as Code, APIs, and scripting.
• Build and manage GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines for network and infrastructure changes.
• Implement Zero Trust networking and cloud security controls.
• Support production deployments, monitoring, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Create and maintain network standards, guardrails, and best practices.
• Perform onsite network installations, device staging, cabling, and cutover activities when required.
• Work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver network solutions.

Skills

AWS cloud networking

Network automation

Zero Trust architecture

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

Stakeholder management

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

REST APIs

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design cloud network architectures including VPCs, landing zones, routing, segmentation, and security.
• Review and maintain network architecture standards and governance.
• Implement hybrid cloud connectivity using AWS Direct Connect, VPN, and hybrid DNS.
• Develop and maintain network automation using Infrastructure as Code, APIs, and scripting.
• Build and manage GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines for network and infrastructure changes.
• Implement Zero Trust networking and cloud security controls.
• Support production deployments, monitoring, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Create and maintain network standards, guardrails, and best practices.
• Perform onsite network installations, device staging, cabling, and cutover activities when required.
• Work with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver network solutions.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with AWS cloud networking.
• Azure and GCP knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience designing enterprise cloud networks and hybrid connectivity.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code, scripting, APIs, and network automation.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of policy-as-code, automated testing, and compliance tools.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation.
• Experience with network security and cloud-native firewalls.
• Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with change management, documentation, and operational support.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Technical Skills

• AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53, PrivateLink, Direct Connect, VPN, ALB, NLB, Gateway Load Balancer.
• AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, NACLs, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, AWS Config, Security Hub, VPC Flow Logs.
• Zscaler ZIA and ZPA.
• Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, REST APIs.
• Multi-cloud networking experience with Azure and GCP.

Preferred Experience

• Enterprise cloud networking and automation.
• Hybrid cloud integration.
• Network deployments and data center installations.
• Production change execution and maintenance activities.
• Manufacturing or large enterprise environment experience.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS Security Specialty AWS DevOps Engineer Professional Azure or GCP Cloud Certifications CISSP GIAC Cloud Security Automation Zscaler ZIA or ZPA Certification