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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Architect - **Company:** Cosmic-i Llc Dba Northern Base - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Data Analysis, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Zero Trust Network Access, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Load Balancing, Boto3, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Fortinet, Route53, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/47b4f8a0-ec4d-45ec-a239-4f148fed1999 ## About the Role AWS Networking: Expert proficiency in VPC, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, CloudFront, and Global Accelerator. Routing Protocols: Deep knowledge of BGP, OSPF, and SD-WAN integration. Security Tools: Hands-on experience with IAM, KMS, and third-party virtual firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet). Automation: Advanced scripting skills in Python (Boto3) or Bash. Legacy Integration: Ability to migrate multi-tier legacy applications from on-premises to AWS-native frameworks. Qualifications Experience: 8+ years in enterprise networking, with at least 5 years specifically focused on AWS Cloud Architecture. Certifications (Required/Preferred): AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (Highly Preferred). AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. CCIE/CCNP or equivalent professional-level networking certification. Soft Skills Leadership: Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross-functional projects. Stakeholder Management: Ability to translate complex technical concepts for C-level executives and non-technical stakeholders. Problem Solving: Strategic thinker capable of resolving high-stakes architectural challenges and disaster recovery planning. ## Description Architectural Strategy: Design and document enterprise-grade AWS network architectures, including Multi-Account structures using AWS Control Tower and Organizations. Hybrid Connectivity: Implement complex hybrid patterns using AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and Site-to-Site VPN to link global sites with AWS VPCs. Security & Compliance: Lead the design of Zero-Trust network frameworks, implementing AWS Network Firewall, WAF, and micro-segmentation through Security Groups and NACLs. Automation (IaC): Standardize infrastructure deployment using Terraform or CloudFormation to eliminate manual configuration and ensure reproducibility. Network Governance: Establish and enforce standards for IP address management (IPAM), DNS (Route 53), and load balancing (ALB/NLB/GWLB). Performance & Observability: Design monitoring solutions using Amazon CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and Traffic Mirroring to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks. 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