AWS Cloud Network Architect

NTT DATA North America; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA North America is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Architect to design secure, scalable cloud networking solutions in AWS. You will lead client workshops, present designs, and guide teams through critical architectural decisions.

The role focuses on cloud-native networking, hybrid connectivity, and collaboration with security, cloud, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud networking architecture experience (AWS).
• Strong background in VNet/VPC design, routing, segmentation, and traffic inspection.
• Hands-on implementation across major cloud networking components.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native networking architectures (AWS).
• Lead client workshops for requirements and design reviews.
• Implement hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Define patterns for routing, segmentation, and DNS.
• Create architecture diagrams, HLD/LLDs, and documentation.
• Serve as SME for complex cloud networking and escalations.

Skills

AWS networking

VNet/VPC design

Hybrid connectivity

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Bicep

Job description

Company Overview

None

Job Description

Senior Cloud Network Architect

About the Role

• We are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable network architectures in AWS. This role includes leading client workshops, presenting solutions, and guiding teams through critical architecture decisions.

What You'll Do

• Design cloud-native networking architectures (AWS).
• Lead client workshops for requirements, design reviews, and solution walkthroughs.
• Implement hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Define patterns for routing, segmentation, traffic management, and DNS.
• Partner with cloud, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Create architecture diagrams, HLD/LLDs, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the SME for complex cloud networking and escalations.

What We\'re Looking For

• 5+ years of cloud networking architecture experience (AWS)
• Strong background in VNet/VPC design, routing, segmentation, and traffic inspection.
• Experience with Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, Hub & Spoke; and/or AWS Transit Gateway, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs.
• Hybrid connectivity experience (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Knowledge of cloud-native load balancers and DNS solutions.
• Hands-on implementation experience with cloud networking components across major platforms, including virtual networks/subnets, security controls, routing constructs, hybrid connectivity, load balancers, firewalls/WAF, and DNS services.
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and cloud network security.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Client-Facing Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to translate technical designs into business-focused recommendations.
• Experience engaging stakeholders to drive architecture decisions.
• Preferred Certifications
• Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you\'d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.