Chief Cloud Architect

VARITE is looking for a qualified Chief Cloud Architect for one of its clients located in Downey, CA
 
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A large county government entity providing comprehensive public services including public health, social services, public safety, infrastructure management, community development, and regional administration.
 
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Asset Recovery Agent
Duration: 12 months
Location: Downey, CA
Work Mode: Hybrid
Pay Rate Range: $90.00 - $95.00/hr on W2
 
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:
Skills Required:

• Demonstrated ability to design, configure, and manage network infrastructure within both Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure cloud environments.
• Expertise in designing and implementing highly available, fault-tolerant cloud network architectures, including multi-region and multi–Availability Zone deployments, resiliency patterns, and automated failover solutions.
• Hands-on experience implementing hybrid cloud connectivity using Amazon Web Service (AWS) Transit Gateway and Azure ExpressRoute.
• Working knowledge of Megaport services, including provisioning and managing Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) to enable secure private connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.
• Strong understanding of network traffic management, including ingress and egress routing, traffic optimization, path selection, and high-availability network design across distributed cloud environments.
• Proficiency in deploying, configuring, and managing cloud-native load balancing services, including Amazon Web Service (AWS) Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Azure Load Balancer, and Azure Application Gateway.
• Proficiency in deploying and managing virtual firewall solutions, including third-party Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) such as Palo Alto VM-Series and Cisco CSR 8000v, as well as native cloud security controls.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking security constructs, including AWS Security Groups, Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs).
• Ability to design and implement Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and VNet peering, hybrid connectivity solutions, and multi-region or multi-cloud architectures, including integration through Megaport services.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud network environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud network security principles, including secure network architecture, access control, segmentation, and compliance-aligned design practices.        

Experience Required:

• Cloud Network Engineering: Minimum six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based network infrastructure, with significant experience in Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure environments.
• High Availability and Resiliency: Minimum four (4) years of experience designing and implementing highly available and resilient cloud network architectures, including failover, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Advanced Cloud Networking: Minimum four (4) years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Service (AWS) and Azure networking services, including Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, load balancing, routing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Megaport Networking: Minimum four (4) years of experience implementing and supporting Megaport services, including Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) provisioning, private cloud connectivity, and hybrid/multi-cloud networking solutions.
• Traffic Engineering and Network Security: Minimum four (4) years of experience in network traffic engineering, routing optimization, network segmentation, firewall deployment (native cloud firewalls and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs)), and secure connectivity design. 

Education Required:

• Candidates must possess at least one of the following certifications: Amazon Web Service (AWS) Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty Amazon Web Service (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

 
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BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

 
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status