Title: Network & Cloud Solution Architect

Title: Network & Cloud Solution Architect

Location :- Houston TX

MUST HAVE:
10+ years in IT with recent Solution / Network Architecture experience
Strong enterprise networking background (routing, TCP/IP, secure connectivity)
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure networking (VPC/VNet, VPN, transit architecture)
Proven experience with network automation:Ansible (playbooks) & APIs / Infrastructure as Code
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure (GitHub or similar)
Experience integrating network tools / inventory systems (NetBox or similar)
Ability to own end-to-end solution design and communicate with stakeholders

Key Responsibilities
Act as the single point of contact for all solution architecture aspects of IT projects.
Design and integrate Business Process, Data, Application, Infrastructure, and Information Security aspects into end‑to‑end solutions.
Ensure solution architecture is documented using approved templates, tools, and standards.
Review, assure, and approve detailed designs produced by designers and business analysts.
Coach project teams on architecture standards and best practices.
Support Segment Architects and participate in Architecture Review Boards as required.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Reference Models in Bizzdesign, elevating project deliverables to conceptual and logical levels.
Monitor technology trends and ensure solutions are future‑proof and aligned with evolving IT standards and services.
Actively contribute to the Architecture community and serve as an ambassador for architecture excellence.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR).
Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design, working closely with Information Risk Management, Security, and Compliance teams.

Required Technical Expertise:
Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto firewalls).
Knowledge of Cisco data center design.
Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless platforms.
In‑depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).
Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.
Service solution and operational documentation delivery.
In‑depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.
Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.
CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.
Smart inventory systems (e.g. NetBox) and integration with Ansible and GitHub pipelines.