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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Network Architect Trusted Advisor - **Company:** Aviatrix, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $138,235.0 - $162,629.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Network Topologies, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, PCI Data Security Standards, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, Wide Area Networks, Datadog, Network Switches, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Google Cloud, Cloud Monitoring, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Fortinet, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/cloud-network-architect-aviatrix-company-8780980 ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in enterprise networking, cloud networking, or network security roles. * Hands-on expertise with at least two major public clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI) - including VPC/VNet design, transit gateways, and routing. * Strong understanding of BGP, SD-WAN, MPLS, and hybrid cloud connectivity (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect). * Experience with network security technologies: NGFWs, IDS/IPS, microsegmentation, Zero Trust, and cloud-native security controls. * Hands-on experience with Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall (DCF) - smart groups, security domains, stateful inspection, and policy enforcement - strongly preferred. * Familiarity with cloud security compliance frameworks: SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST CSF. * Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible) for network provisioning and operations. * Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, Datadog) applied to network and security telemetry. ## Description Customer Engagement & Technical Ownership * Serve as the dedicated Trusted Advisor for assigned strategic enterprise customers, acting as an extension of their cloud networking team. * Own the end-to-end technical relationship including architecture design, deployment oversight, change management, and operational reviews. * Lead regular business and technical reviews (QBRs/TBRs) with customer stakeholders, from network engineers to C-level executives. * Proactively identify risks, gaps, and optimization opportunities within the customer's Aviatrix deployment. * Drive customer adoption of Aviatrix platform capabilities, ensuring customers realize full value from their investment. Cloud Network Architecture & Design * Design and validate multi-cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) leveraging the Aviatrix platform. * Guide customers through transit network design, hub-and-spoke topologies, segmentation, and inter-cloud connectivity. * Collaborate with customer teams on BGP, SD-WAN, MPLS, and hybrid connectivity designs. * Document reference architectures and operational runbooks tailored to each customer's environment. * Advise on cloud cost optimization strategies related to network topology and traffic flows. Network Security & Aviatrix DCF * Design and implement cloud network security architectures using Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall (DCF). * Define and enforce microsegmentation policies, security domains, and network-level access controls across multi-cloud environments. * Architect and deploy DCF smart groups, security policies, and distributed stateful inspection to protect east-west and north-south traffic. * Integrate Aviatrix DCF with third-party NGFW and security solutions (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) for unified security posture. * Guide customers on Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles and implementation using Aviatrix security capabilities. * Drive adoption of Aviatrix ThreatIQ, network threat detection, and security analytics within customer environments. * Support security compliance initiatives (SOC 2, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) through proper network security policy design. * Collaborate with customer security operations teams to align Aviatrix DCF policies with organizational security standards and compliance requirements. Operations & Incident Management * Act as the technical escalation point for critical incidents within the customer's Aviatrix environment. * Drive rapid resolution of network and security incidents, coordinating with Aviatrix TAC and Engineering as needed. * Monitor platform health, perform proactive issue identification, and implement preventative measures. * Develop and execute change management plans for major upgrades, migrations, and new feature deployments. Collaboration & Thought Leadership * Serve as the voice of the customer internally - relay feedback, feature requests, and product gaps to Product and Engineering teams. * Contribute to internal knowledge base, runbooks, and best-practice documentation for the Embedded Engineering team. * Mentor junior team members and share expertise on cloud networking and security architecture. * Engage with Aviatrix field and product teams to stay current on roadmap, and proactively position new capabilities to customers. ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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