About: 

The Cloud Network Software Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud-based network solutions. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and align the cloud network architecture to optimize performance, security, and scalability across Azure (primary), AWS, and private cloud environments.
 

What you'll do: 

• Design and architect secure cloud network solutions across Azure (primary), AWS, and private cloud environments. 

• Treat network infrastructure as software — build reusable, version-controlled IaC modules delivered through peer review, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Develop and enforce cloud network best practices, guidelines, and standards. 

• Partner with other architects to define the technical strategy across the network and drive its execution with teams. 

• Lead the use of automation to manage and maintain network infrastructure in public and private cloud environments, reducing manual toil across the estate. 

• Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality, and actively experiment with emerging capabilities as they evolve. 

• Monitor network performance and implement enhancements to optimize for speed, reliability, and cost efficiency across public and private cloud infrastructure. 

• Ensure network security in alignment with industry-standard best practice — including firewalls, intrusion-prevention systems, and encryption — and regularly assess and remediate vulnerabilities and threats using automation. 

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to plan and deploy cloud-based network strategies, and guide junior staff in troubleshooting and optimization. 

• Create network documentation for design, configuration, and standard operating procedures; present technical strategy and network performance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Stay current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in cloud networking.
   

What you'll bring: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 

•  15+ years of experience in network architecture and design, with a strong focus on cloud environments. 

• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python or PowerShell, applying software engineering practices — version control, code review, and testing — to network automation, with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. 

• Expert, in-depth knowledge of Azure (primary) and AWS cloud platforms.  

• Expert-level cloud architecture knowledge, evidenced by Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert — or equivalent demonstrated experience designing enterprise cloud network solutions. 

• Experience with networking protocols and technologies, and with network security practices and tools. 

• Mastery of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. 

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, for specialized Azure networking depth (preferred). 

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (preferred). 

• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders; strong teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities; and a passion for mentoring others. 

• Work flexibly as business priorities require, with availability for production-impacting incidents or key customer events affecting network services. 

• Ability to deliver work meeting all minimum requirements of quality, security, and operability.