Cloud Network and Security Architect - USA Virtual

Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”Our Values:Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Learn more at careers.alight.com.Be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge networking solutions across hybrid multi-cloud environments!• *US Citizenship requirements- as this role supports services provided to the federal government and/or a federal government contractor, proof will be required to verify US citizenship status at time of hire.**Step into a world of innovation where your expertise shapes the future of technology! , and we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for a dynamic Network Solution Architect to join our vibrant team. This isn't just another job—it's your chance to influence our Network Services strategy and ensure that our clients' critical applications and services remain secure, scalable, and always available.As our next Network Solution Architect, you'll be the mastermind behind the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of our organization. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements, assess existing network infrastructure, and recommend innovative solutions that enhance network performance, security, and scalability. You'll also work closely with Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers, bringing your designs to life.Requirements:• Architect the Future: Design end-to-end network solutions that align with business goals, industry best practices, and the latest technological advancements.• Craft the Blueprint: Develop detailed network architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and high-level documentation to guide seamless implementation.• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure our network solutions are perfectly aligned with overall IT strategy and business objectives.• Lead with Expertise: Spearhead projects involving network infrastructure components, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancers, and remote connectivity technologies. Get hands-on with Software-Defined Cloud Interconnect (SDCI), SDWAN, Zero Trust Networking (ZTNA), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), and more.• Optimize Performance: Monitor, analyze, and optimize network performance to ensure reliability, availability, and scalability in our fast-paced environment.• Be the Go-To Expert: Provide technical guidance and support to network engineers and IT staff, resolving complex network issues with your deep knowledge and problem-solving skills.• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security threats to inform your network architecture decisions. Contribute to the development of forward-thinking network policies, procedures, and standards.• Drive Innovation: Lead initiatives to transform infrastructure deployment and management using infrastructure as code, automation, and self-service designs—elevating operational efficiency and reliability through integration with cutting-edge automation and orchestration platforms.Qualifications• Proven Expertise: Extensive experience as a network architect or engineer, designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions with in-depth knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and standards.• Security Savvy: Strong proficiency in network security principles and practices, with hands-on experience in software-defined networking and cloud networking services (e.g., AWS, Azure).• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.• Effective Communicator: Stellar communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels.• Independent and Agile: Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Preferred Experience:• Industry-Standard Tools: Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Git, GitHub, CodeCommit, and CodePipeline, with a solid understanding of configuration repositories, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure as code practices.• Vendor Knowledge: Familiarity with technologies from Palo Alto, Zscaler, F5, Juniper, Infoblox, Megaport, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Aviatrix, Python, Jira, Confluence, IBM SevOne, and more.Flexible WorkingSo that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.BenefitsWe offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAlight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.Diversity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.LI-Remote P&Tjobs