Strategic Network & Cloud Enterprise Architect

Transaction Network Services (TNS); Reston (VA); 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

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud. The role involves designing and implementing enterprise-wide network and public cloud architectures while collaborating with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include overseeing cloud migrations, defining architecture frameworks, and providing technical leadership. A competitive salary range of $140,000K - $180,000K is offered along with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and leading large-scale network and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Strong background in enterprise network design, including routing, switching, security, and automation.
• Ability to 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, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, etc.) 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.

Job description

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect – Network & Public Cloud. The role involves designing and implementing enterprise-wide network and public cloud architectures while collaborating with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include overseeing cloud migrations, defining architecture frameworks, and providing technical leadership. A competitive salary range of $140,000K - $180,000K is offered along with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401K with company match.