Network Architect - INTL India

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Network Architect, to support a large Software Development company out of Hyderabad, India. This will be a hybrid opportunity. This Network 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.