IT - Technology Architect | Cloud Integration | Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Cloudspace LLC

Bellevue, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Applications Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, BGP, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Capacity Analysis, Change Management, Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Documentation, EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP), Emerging Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Protection, F5 Network Software, Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Hybrid Cloud, Industry Standards, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Load Balancing, Local Area Network (LAN), Low-Level Design, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Network Access Control (NAC), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Support, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Analysis, Rumbaugh OMT (Object Modeling Technique), Server Support, Software Patches, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Player, Technical Strategy, Topology, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtualization, Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications, Wireless LAN

LOCATION

Bellevue, WA

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title Technology Architect | Cloud Integration | Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Work Location & Reporting Address Bellevue, WA 98006
Vendor Rate $82.70/Hr.
Contract duration 6
Target Start Date 21 Apr 2026

Job Details:
Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

Develop high-level and low-level network architectures covering LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, WLAN, data centers, firewall topology, and cloud interconnectivity.

Create scalable, redundant, and secure network designs aligned with business and security requirements.

Lead network modernization initiatives including automation, segmentation, cloud networking, and zero-trust network transformations.

Produce architecture documents: HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, and standards.

Implementation & Engineering

Provide expert-level guidance for deployment of routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, and load-balancing solutions.

Define migration strategies and lead complex cutover events with minimal business disruption.

Evaluate current network infrastructure and propose improvements based on performance, capacity, and reliability assessments.

Security & Compliance

Design secure network architecture that align with enterprise security policies and industry standards.

Work closely with security teams on firewall policies, segmentation strategies (VLAN, VRF, micro-segmentation), and network access controls.

Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, PCI, HIPAA (as applicable).

Cloud & Data Center Networking

Architect hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) using VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect.

Design data center networking architectures including leaf-spine, VXLAN/EVPN, SDN, and load-balancing.

Partner with storage, compute, and virtualization teams on end-to-end infrastructure design.

Technology Roadmaps & Strategy

Develop multi-year network strategy and modernization roadmaps.

Evaluate emerging technologies (SD-WAN, SASE, automation, observability, AI networking) and make recommendations.

Drive standardization, documentation, and governance of network technologies.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Act as the senior technical advisor across engineering, operations, security, and application teams.

Provide mentorship to engineers and operational teams.

Engage with vendors, partners, and executive stakeholders to communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs.

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Required Qualifications

8 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.

Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN).

Deep understanding of firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPNs, load balancers (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, F5, Check Point).

Experience with data center network technologies (Cisco Nexus, ACI, Arista, Juniper, SDN).

Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Knowledge of SD-WAN architectures (Cisco Viptela, Meraki, VMware VeloCloud, Aruba EdgeConnect).

Familiarity with automation/orchestration (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and network observability platforms.

Strong documentation skills (Visio, Lucidchart, architecture playbooks).

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Preferred Certifications

CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Data Center, or Service Provider)

AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Associate/Professional

Minimum years of experience
>10 years

Certifications Needed :No

Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Subcon to shoulder and execute
Define and maintain network architecture standards supporting automated server patching across onpremises, cloud, and hybrid environments
Design scalable, resilient network solutions that support zerolowdowntime patching
Ensure designs align with enterprise security, compliance, and change management standards

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) No, Project Code :SOW 2 OMT Implementation CR 2

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Cloudspace LLC

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