Network Architect

Veriipro; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and support enterprise networking across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on‑prem environments. The role emphasizes application delivery, reliability, automation, and cloud networking rather than traditional routing and switching.

The ideal candidate brings 9+ years of experience, strong scripting, IaC, and collaboration skills, and is willing to lead technical initiatives and support on-call escalations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise hybrid/multi-cloud networking experience.
• Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, GSLB, ECMP, VRRP/HSRP, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and cloud networking.
• Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Linux, HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and AWS Secrets Manager.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking (EKS, AKS, OpenShift).
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile and ITSM environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize enterprise network architecture across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on‑premises environments.
• Manage application delivery using DNS, GSLB, load balancing, and high‑availability solutions.
• Automate network operations using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and GitOps.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 3–7 network and application issues using Wireshark and HAR analysis.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, secrets management, and operational automation.
• Lead cross‑functional projects, mentor engineers, and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate as a secondary on‑call escalation resource.

Skills

Hybrid/multi-cloud networking

AWS

Azure

DNS

BGP

OSPF

GSLB

ECMP

MPLS

VPNs

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Linux

HashiCorp Vault

Azure Key Vault

AWS Secrets Manager

Kubernetes

Agile

ITSM

Tools

Wireshark

HAR analysis

Kubernetes networking

OpenShift

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Network Architect with 9+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise AWS, Azure, hybrid cloud, and on‑premises network environments. This senior individual contributor role focuses on application delivery, network reliability, automation, and cloud networking rather than traditional routing and switching. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven engineer with expertise in troubleshooting complex environments, building automation, and leading technical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize enterprise network architecture across AWS, Azure, hybrid, and on‑premises environments.
• Manage application delivery using DNS, GSLB, load balancing, and high‑availability solutions.
• Automate network operations using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and GitOps.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 3–7 network and application issues using Wireshark and HAR analysis.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code, secrets management, and operational automation.
• Lead cross‑functional projects, mentor engineers, and maintain technical documentation.
• Participate as a secondary on‑call escalation resource.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of enterprise hybrid/multi‑cloud networking experience.
• Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, GSLB, ECMP, VRRP/HSRP, SD‑WAN, MPLS, VPNs, and cloud networking.
• Experience with Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Linux, HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, and AWS Secrets Manager.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes networking (EKS, AKS, OpenShift).
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Agile and ITSM environments.

Preferred Skills

• F5 BIG‑IP or other ADC platforms.
• NGINX/NGINX Plus.
• Zscaler or similar cloud security solutions.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted engineering tools.