AWS Network Architect

CGI is looking for a Network Architect to lead the design and optimization of AWS network architecture. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a network environment that is secure, scalable, and highly performant across multi-account AWS infrastructure. Your expertise will be critical in minimizing latency, ensuring reliable cross-account communication, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Who are You?
You are an expert in cloud networking with a comprehensive understanding of AWS networking services. You are skilled at designing and implementing network solutions that support complex, large-scale environments. Your deep knowledge of networking, coupled with your problem-solving skills, enables you to tackle the most challenging network-related issues, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal performance.

• Network Design and Optimization: Lead the design and implementation of network architectures that ensure high performance, security, and scalability across multi-account AWS environment.
• Cross-Account Communication: Optimize and manage cross-account communication to reduce latency and enhance performance, ensuring seamless integration across all AWS accounts.
• Network Security: Collaborate with the security team to implement network security measures, such as VPC configurations, peering, and routing, that protect cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expert troubleshooting support for network-related issues, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption to services.
• Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Monitor network performance and utilization, adjusting as needed to maintain optimal connectivity and performance.

• Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Networking, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing network architectures within AWS environments.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking services, including VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and Route 53.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles and best practices, including experience with firewall configurations, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Considered strong assets:
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification.
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments, integrating on-premises networks with cloud networks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and network automation tools, such as Terraform and Ansible.

: Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT engineering-related functions, but licensure from an engineering regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation. ”

Use of the term ‘architect’ in this job posting refers to the technical sense related to Information Technology (IT) and does not imply that the individual practices architecture or possesses the requisite license as prescribed by the applicable provincial or territorial architect regulator. We are seeking individuals with expertise in IT architect-related functions, but licensure from an architect regulator is not a prerequisite for this position. Architecture is a regulated profession in Canada which is restricted in terms of use of titles and designation.

• AWS Networking
• English

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