Senior Network & Cloud Enterprise Architect

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays and vacations

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Transaction Network Services (TNS) in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud to lead enterprise-wide network and cloud transformation. You will shape architecture standards, govern implementations, and drive secure, cost-effective multi-cloud strategies across global teams.

You will mentor Architecture and Engineering groups, oversee vendor selections, and ensure rigorous testing, security compliance, and documentation.

Qualifications

• The candidate has proven experience architecting and leading large-scale network and cloud transformation initiatives.
• The candidate shows deep expertise in public cloud platforms and hybrid cloud architectures.
• A strong background in enterprise network design, including routing, switching, security, and automation.
• The candidate can establish and enforce design patterns, standards, and best practices for cloud and network solutions.
• Experience with network automation, orchestration, and DevOps methodologies (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Jenkins, Git).
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN) and security frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-based load balancing, monitoring, alerting, and logging.
• Expertise in platform security, governance, and compliance (SCPs, IAM, data protection).
• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and solution customization.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks and standards for global network and cloud domains.
• Lead strategic planning and roadmap development for physical, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Advise and consult with Product, Project, and Engineering teams on cloud adoption, network modernization, and digital transformation.
• Oversee solution evaluation, vendor selection, and customization for network and cloud technologies.
• Ensure rigorous testing, certification, and security compliance for all network and cloud releases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architecture and Engineering teams.
• Own documentation, governance, and lifecycle management for enterprise network and cloud solutions.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Public cloud (AWS/Azure/GC)

Hybrid cloud & network design

Network automation & DevOps

Networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSP

Security & governance

Vendor evaluation & negotiation

Leadership & cross-functional

Documentation & stakeholder engagement

CI/CD & IaC tooling

Education

AWS Solutions Architect

Azure Architect

Google Cloud Architect

CCIE/CCNP

JNCIE/JNCIP

NSE Level 4/5/6/7

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Jenkins

Git

Arista CloudVision

Cisco DNA Center

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

Transaction Network Services (TNS) in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud to lead enterprise-wide network and cloud transformation. You will shape architecture standards, govern implementations, and drive secure, cost-effective multi-cloud strategies across global teams.

You will mentor Architecture and Engineering groups, oversee vendor selections, and ensure rigorous testing, security compliance, and documentation.