Hybrid Cloud Network Architect — Multi-Cloud & IaC Expert

Citizens; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens seeks a seasoned network/cloud architect to lead design and deployment of cloud networks in AWS and Azure, with a focus on secure, multi-cloud connectivity. The role emphasizes Spine-Leaf architecture, IaC practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will manage Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, drive product vision for multi-cloud, and provide SME guidance on IaC tools. Strong communication and Agile familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network architecture or cloud services, with a focus on cloud networking and security.
• Proficiency in AWS and Azure native networking and security constructs.
• Experience in the design and deployment of Aviatrix multi-cloud platform is a plus.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Harness and Ansible.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira.
• Experience in IP Networking (e.g., Spine and Leaf Architecture, routing, switching, IPsec, VRFs).
• Strong knowledge of network monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and Splunk.
• Proficiency in using network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, tracert, NetMon).
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate or Aviatrix ACE Professional or CCIE RS #LI-Citizens1

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure, ensuring CFG’s design principles.
• Design and implement hybrid-cloud environment utilizing Spine-Leaf architecture.
• Manage and optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Drive the product vision for a Multi-Cloud environment, ensuring a secure and repeatable network infrastructure
• Serve as the SME on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing Terraform and Ansible
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and integrate feedback into the product lifecycle
• Create documentation and deliver knowledge-sharing presentations to help team members and internal customers
• Troubleshoot networking and security issues and participate in a tier 3 on-call rotation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

Tools

AWS networking

Azure networking

Aviatrix

Terraform

Harness

Ansible

Jira

Wireshark

tracert

NetMon

Splunk

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

CloudTrail

Job description

Citizens seeks a seasoned network/cloud architect to lead design and deployment of cloud networks in AWS and Azure, with a focus on secure, multi-cloud connectivity. The role emphasizes Spine-Leaf architecture, IaC practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will manage Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, drive product vision for multi-cloud, and provide SME guidance on IaC tools. Strong communication and Agile familiarity are required.