Subject Matter Expert - Cloud Network Architecture

Description :

We are looking for a Cloud Network SME Azure & GCP to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and highly available cloud network architectures.

The role will focus on enterprise landing zones, hybrid connectivity, and network security for cloud-native, data, and AI workloads.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and implement Azure and GCP network architectures

- Define and manage network foundations for cloud landing zones

- Design hub-and-spoke and shared services network models

- Implement and manage :

1. Azure: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers

2. GCP: VPCs, Subnets, Firewall Rules, Cloud NAT, Load Balancing

- Design and support hybrid connectivity:

1. Azure ExpressRoute

2. GCP Cloud Interconnect

3. Site-to-Site and Client VPNs

- Implement private connectivity:

1. Azure Private Endpoints

2. GCP Private Service Connect

- Ensure secure networking for AI, data, and Kubernetes workloads

- Optimize network performance, resiliency, and cost

- Troubleshoot complex cloud network issues

- Integrate networking with Terraform / IaC

- Collaborate with Security, DevOps, Platform, and AI teams

- Define network standards, governance, and best practices

- Create documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks

- Mentor and guide engineering teams

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong expertise in Azure and GCP networking

- Deep understanding of :

i. TCP/IP, DNS, routing, BGP

- Hands-on experience with :

i. Azure VNet, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute

ii. GCP VPC, Cloud Router, Cloud NAT, Cloud Interconnect

- Experience with load balancing and ingress design

- Knowledge of Zero Trust and cloud network security

- Experience using Terraform for network automation

- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Good to Have :

- Kubernetes networking (AKS / GKE, Ingress, CNI)

- Experience with AI / ML platform networking

- Familiarity with SD-WAN and network monitoring tools