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Position Title: Cloud Architect #1
Location Information
Onsite – Indianapolis
Position Responsibilities:
As a Cloud Architect, you will serve as a key subject matter expert in cloud networking and enterprise Domain Name System, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and IP Address Management (DDI), with a strong focus on Infoblox platforms. You will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, collaborating with architects, engineers, project managers, and business teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure network solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Architect and design multi-cloud networking, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Virtual Network (VNet), AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, Google Cloud Router, hub-and-spoke architectures, and landing zone patterns.
• Design, deploy, and operate hybrid cloud connectivity using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect, and VPNs, ensuring resilient and secure Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing.
• Develop cloud network security patterns covering concepts such as segmentation, security groups, network security groups (NSGs), firewall rules, private endpoints, and inspection architectures.
• Lead the Infoblox DDI architecture, encompassing Grid design, DNS and DHCP services, IP address management (IPAM), and hybrid/cloud-integrated DNS and DHCP resolution.
• Implement integration of Infoblox with cloud platforms and automate IPAM and DNS record lifecycle management workflows.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep, to develop modular and reusable network provisioning templates.
• Advise engineering, cloud, security, and application teams on network design best practices, architecture choices, cost optimization, and operational strategies.
• Share expertise, document engineering work, and communicate clearly within a team setting.
Essential Skills, Experience
• Minimum 8 years of enterprise networking experience, with at least 4 years of designing and implementing cloud network architectures.
• Production-level experience with networking in at least two of the following cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, with functional knowledge of the third.
• Advanced hands-on experience architecting and managing Infoblox Grid, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM solutions at an enterprise scale.
• Deep understanding of Domain Name System architecture, IP addressing, BGP, hybrid network connectivity, and security within cloud infrastructures.
• Proficiency in implementing Infrastructure as Code and automating cloud infrastructure deployment with tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep.
• Ability to advise on network design, best practices, cost, performance, and cloud network operations.
• Excellent documentation and team communication skills.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years' experience in enterprise networking.
• Minimum 4 years' cloud network architecture experience.
• Experience working with at least two major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expert Infoblox NIOS Grid, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM experience.
• Proficiency with BGP, DNS, hybrid cloud, and network security.
• Demonstrated use of IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep).
Preferred:
• Experience integrating Infoblox with cloud providers, including Universal DDI and NIOS-X.
• Exposure to DNS security tools such as BloxOne Threat Defense.
• Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and native cloud firewall solutions.
• Experience working in regulated industries.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or Infoblox certification.
Tools and Technologies:
AWS networking services; Microsoft Azure networking services; Google Cloud networking services; Infoblox NIOS Grid, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, Universal DDI, NIOS-X, BloxOne Threat Defense; Border Gateway Protocol (BGP); Palo Alto Networks; native cloud firewalls; Terraform; AWS CloudFormation; Azure Bicep.
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