Network Architect

Openkyber; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for Cloud & Enterprise Networking. The role focuses on designing and implementing scalable enterprise and cloud networks, including Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

You will shape secure connectivity, routing policies, and fault-tolerant architectures across multiple sites. Responsibilities include cloud networking design, SD-WAN deployments, firewall management, and mentoring engineers while coordinating with carriers and vendors to ensure

Qualifications

• 15+ years of networking experience required.
• Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela).
• Experience designing cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid).
• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across environments and units.
• Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns (site-to-site, VPNs, SD-WAN, cloud hubs).
• Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability.
• Design and manage networking in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud; implement VNets/VPCs and connectivity.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, firewall, and latency issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain runbooks and documentation.

Skills

BGP routing

Network design

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Cisco Meraki

Cloud networking

Troubleshooting

Telecom coordination

Tools

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS

Meraki full stack

Azure networking

AWS networking

GCP networking

ExpressRoute / Direct Connect

Job description

Job Description

• Palo Alto firewall or security (Must have)
• SD-WAN - Cisco
• Networking
• Communication skills

Top skills: Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Senior Network Engineer Cloud & Enterprise Networking 15 + Years in Networking

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)
• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units
• Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns including: Site-to-site and client VPNs SD-WAN deployments Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models
• Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability

Cloud Networking

• Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Implement and maintain: Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs)
• Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect)
• Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables)
• Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.

Routing & Core Networking

• Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using: BGP, OSPF/EIGRP
• Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering
• Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues

Security & Firewalls

• Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily: Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama)
• Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies
• Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements

SD-WAN & Branch Networking

• Design and support SD-WAN solutions using: Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN
• Manage and optimize branch networking using: Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR)
• Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites

Carrier & Vendor Management

• Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs
• Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies)
• Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G)
• Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages

Operations & Leadership

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed

Required Qualifications

• Years of experience 15+
• Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design
• Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Cisco Meraki full stack
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures
• Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains
• Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation
• Certifications (preferred but not required): CCNP/CCIE PCNSE (Palo Alto) Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

For applications and inquiries, contact:[e-mail]