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# Network Architect - AWS / Hybrid Cloud

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, High-Level Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, Software Troubleshooting, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Palo Alto Networks, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/49a00bf3-8313-44c6-aba8-8d49bc398ae6

## About the Role

* Strong experience in enterprise network architecture and engineering
 * Deep hands-on experience with AWS networking
 * Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
 * Experience designing connectivity between AWS and on-premises infrastructure
 * Experience designing or supporting hybrid cloud environments
 * Experience with cloud migrations and network transformation initiatives
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and network protocols
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication skills with experience leading technical discussions
 * Ability to move between high-level architecture and hands-on technical execution
 * Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Azure networking
 * Multi-cloud network architecture experience
 * Experience with AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPNs, VPC routing, or similar cloud connectivity technologies
 * Experience supporting complex enterprise cloud migrations
 * Experience leading client-facing technical workshops
 * CCIE certification
 * Palo Alto Networks certification
 * AWS certification
 * Azure certification

## Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Network Architect - AWS/Hybrid Cloud in Boston, MA., We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to support a large-scale cloud and network transformation initiative. This role will focus on designing and implementing secure, scalable connectivity across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments, with a strong emphasis on AWS. This is a hands-on architecture role, not an advisory-only position. The ideal candidate will combine deep network engineering expertise with cloud architecture experience and will be comfortable both designing solutions and participating directly in implementation and troubleshooting., * Design and implement network architecture across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments

 * Establish secure connectivity between existing infrastructure and new cloud environments
 * Design routing and connectivity solutions to support application and infrastructure migrations
 * Architect and support AWS networking, including VPCs, routing, and hybrid connectivity
 * Configure and support Palo Alto firewalls and network security solutions
 * Evaluate existing network environments and recommend improvements or rearchitected where needed
 * Troubleshoot complex cloud, firewall, routing, and connectivity issues
 * Support application migrations from on-premises infrastructure into AWS
 * Lead technical design sessions and architecture workshops
 * Clearly communicate technical recommendations to business and technical stakeholders
 * Collaborate with distributed engineering teams throughout design and implementation