Cloud Network Architect - USA Virtual

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At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com. 

Be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge networking solutions across hybrid multi-cloud environments!

**US Citizenship requirements- as this role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor, proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.**
 

Step into a world of innovation where your expertise shapes the future of technology! , and we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for a dynamic Network Solution Architect to join our vibrant team. This isn't just another job—it's your chance to influence our Network Services strategy and ensure that our clients' critical applications and services remain secure, scalable, and always available.

As our next Network Solution Architect, you'll be the mastermind behind the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our organization. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements, assess existing network infrastructure, and recommend innovative solutions that enhance network performance, security, and scalability. You'll also work closely with Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers, bringing your designs to life.

Requirements:

• Architect the Future: Design end-to-end network solutions that align with business goals, industry best practices, and the latest technological advancements.
• Craft the Blueprint: Develop detailed network architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and high-level documentation to guide seamless implementation.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure our network solutions are perfectly aligned with overall IT strategy and business objectives.
• Lead with Expertise: Spearhead projects involving network infrastructure components, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and remote connectivity technologies. Get hands-on with Software-Defined Cloud Interconnect (SDCI), SDWAN, Zero Trust Networking (ZTNA), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and more.
• Optimize Performance: Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance to ensure reliability, availability, and scalability in our fast-paced environment.
• Be the Go-To Expert: Provide technical guidance and support to network engineers and IT staff, resolving complex network issues with your deep knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security threats to inform your network architecture decisions. Contribute to the development of forward-thinking network policies, procedures, and standards.
• Drive Innovation: Lead initiatives to transform infrastructure deployment and management using infrastructure as code, automation, and self-service designs—elevating operational efficiency and reliability through integration with cutting-edge automation and orchestration platforms.

• Proven Expertise: Extensive experience as a network architect or engineer, designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions with in-depth knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and standards.
• Security Savvy: Strong proficiency in network security principles and practices, with hands-on expe