Cloud Network Architect

Senior Network Architect | Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) | No Clearance Required

Innovien is supporting a large-scale enterprise infrastructure modernization at a company in the middle of an aggressive, capital-backed acquisition strategy. We're hiring a Senior Network Architect to own network strategy, security architecture, and hybrid cloud connectivity across a complex, rapidly expanding multi-site environment. If you want work where every week brings a new environment to rationalize and a real architectural problem to solve, this is the role.

What You'll Do

• Design and architect Azure networking solutions (VNets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, WAF) and lead hybrid connectivity integration between on-premises infrastructure and Azure
• Architect and manage enterprise SD-WAN using Cisco Meraki across distributed, multi-site environments at scale
• Deploy and administer Cisco Firepower/FTD and FMC alongside Palo Alto NGFWs and Panorama for centralized security policy management
• Design and implement Zero Trust network segmentation strategies using zone-based access policies, Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, and Duo
• Drive network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform, Ansible, or Python; serve as the senior escalation point for complex incidents; and mentor junior and mid-level engineers

What You Bring

• 10 15+ years of progressive enterprise networking experience in complex, multi-site environments
• Deep hands-on expertise with Azure networking, Cisco Meraki SD-WAN, Cisco Firepower/FTD and FMC, and Palo Alto Networks NGFWs with Panorama
• Expert-level routing protocol knowledge (BGP, OSPF) and L2/L3 network design
• Experience implementing network segmentation, firewall rule hierarchies, and Zero Trust access models
• Hands-on with network automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Python/Netmiko)
• Microsoft AZ-700 Azure Network Engineer Associate certification

Nice to Have

• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or CCIE
• Palo Alto PCNSE
• Meraki CMNA or Cisco CyberOps certification
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field

Details

• No clearance required
• Hybrid Atlanta, GA (onsite Tuesday Thursday)
• W2 Permanent placement

Innovien Solutions is an AI-native technology and talent company. We move fast, we're selective, and we back our consultants.