Principal Cloud Network Architect - Hybrid, Multi-Cloud

Citizens; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens seeks an experienced Network Architect to design and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure, focusing on a secure, scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure. You will implement Spine-Leaf architecture and manage connectivity with Direct Connect and ExpressRoute.

You will lead IaC initiatives using Terraform and Ansible, collaborate across teams, and contribute to the product lifecycle with clear documentation and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or equivalent.
• 5+ years in network architecture or cloud services with focus on cloud networking and security.
• Proficiency in AWS and Azure native networking and security constructs.
• Experience with Aviatrix multi-cloud is a plus.
• IaC tools like Terraform, Harness and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure following CFG design principles.
• Design hybrid-cloud environment using Spine-Leaf architecture.
• Manage hybrid-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Drive the product vision for a Multi-Cloud environment and secure infrastructure.
• Serve as SME on IaC practices using Terraform and Ansible.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver knowledge sharing.
• Create documentation and presentations for teams and internal customers.
• Troubleshoot networking and security issues; participate in tier 3 on-call.

Skills

Cloud networking

AWS & Azure networking

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

Security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Certifications in networking (AWS/Azure/Aviatrix/CCIE)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Harness

Aviatrix

Jira

Wireshark

Job description

Citizens seeks an experienced Network Architect to design and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure, focusing on a secure, scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure. You will implement Spine-Leaf architecture and manage connectivity with Direct Connect and ExpressRoute.

You will lead IaC initiatives using Terraform and Ansible, collaborate across teams, and contribute to the product lifecycle with clear documentation and knowledge sharing.