We are seeking a skilled Connectivity and Cloud Architect to join our Infrastructure area. You will design, implement, and maintain robust network architectures across hybrid on-premise and AWS cloud environments, with a strong focus on routing (BGP), connectivity, and DNS architecture, working closely with our Enterprise Architect, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across all

systems.

A taster of what you will be involved with

Network Architecture Design: Design and develop scalable, secure network architectures across hybrid on-premise and AWS cloud environments, including routing, connectivity, and integration patterns.
AWS Network Architecture: Lead design and implementation of AWS networking components, including Transit Gateways, VPC connectivity, ACLs, Network Firewalls, Cloud WAN, and Route 53.
Hybrid Connectivity: Design and manage AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site VPN architectures linking on-premise and cloud environments.
Routing and BGP: Design, implement, and maintain complex routing architectures leveraging advanced protocols such as BGP and OSPF to ensure resilient, performant connectivity.
DNS Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain DNS architecture across on-premise and cloud environments, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and security.
Disaster Recovery Network Design: Design and maintain resilient network architectures supporting disaster recovery and business continuity.
Network Management: Oversee configuration, management, and optimisation of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs), ensuring network security and compliance with best practices.
Automation and Tooling: Use Git, Terraform, Bash, and Ansible to automate and manage infrastructure and network configuration as code.
Collaboration and Communication: Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Documentation and Best Practices: Develop and maintain documentation, diagrams, and SOPs for network and cloud architectures, promoting industry best practices and compliance.

What we are looking for

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
3+ years of proven experience as a Systems Architect, Network Architect, Cloud Architect, or similar role in a complex IT environment
Strong understanding of AWS Cloud security and infrastructure security, including network and server security
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNP) are a plus

Work Experience:

Strong expertise in designing and implementing hybrid (on-premise and cloud) network architectures
Strong, hands-on AWS network experience, particularly with Transit Gateways, ACLs, Network Firewalls, Cloud WAN, VPC connectivity, EKS

networking, and Route 53

Hands-on experience with AWS Direct Connect and VPN Gateway architectures for hybrid connectivity
Experience designing and implementing complex routing architectures, leveraging advanced protocols such as BGP and OSPF
Strong knowledge of DNS architecture design, implementation, and management across on-premise and cloud environments
Experience designing disaster recovery and business continuity network architectures
Experience with load balancing technologies (e.g., AWS ALB/NLB or equivalent on-premise solutions)
Experience with network monitoring and observability tooling (e.g., VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch, NetFlow)
Working knowledge of IPv6
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, security principles, and best practices
Strong familiarity with Git, including branching, automation workflows, and merging strategies
Excellent skills in Terraform, Bash, and Ansible
Strong background in Linux administration
Understanding of microservice design and architectural patterns
Experience with Kubernetes/EKS networking, including CNI plugins and service mesh
In-depth knowledge of on-premises infrastructure, including servers, SAN/NAS storage devices, fibre channel networks, and backup infrastructures