Staff Cloud Network Architect

About this job

Aviatrix is a cloud network security company that provides a unified platform to govern workload communication paths across multi-cloud environments for leading enterprises. As a Staff Cloud Network Architect at Aviatrix, you will act as a strategic, customer-facing technical lead responsible for ensuring enterprise clients succeed when running the platform in production. Your primary focus will be on customer outcomes and operational excellence rather than sales. You will serve as the main technical contact for assigned accounts, helping them design robust architectures, follow best practices, and achieve long-term platform health and adoption. A typical day involves reviewing multi-cloud network topologies, assisting with deployment strategies, leading technical discussions with stakeholders ranging from network engineers to executives, and acting as an escalation point to resolve critical incidents while collaborating internally with product and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned enterprise clients, overseeing architecture design and operational success.
• Design and validate multi-cloud network architectures across platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Implement cloud network security architectures utilizing the Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall and Zero Trust controls.
• Lead quarterly business and technical reviews with customer stakeholders from engineering to C-levels.
• Act as a technical escalation point for critical issues, coordinating swift resolutions with internal engineering and TAC teams.
• Identify gaps and optimization opportunities within customer environments to drive maximum platform value.
• Share customer feedback and product enhancement requests with internal teams as the voice of the customer.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud networking, enterprise networking, or network security production roles.
• Demonstrated expertise with at least two major public clouds including VPC/VNet design, routing, and transit gateways.
• Strong background in hybrid connectivity technologies, BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN.
• Experience implementing security architectures using NGFWs, microsegmentation, and Zero Trust principles.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and scripting using tools like Terraform, Python, or Ansible.
• Working knowledge of network and security observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or CloudWatch.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, or NIST.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to address technical and executive audiences.

Good to have

• Hands-on experience with Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall features like smart groups and policy enforcement.
• Prior background in customer success, technical advisory, or solutions engineering roles.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or security such as AWS Solutions Architect or CISSP.
• Experience managing third-party network security solutions like Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or Check Point.
• Expertise in designing large-scale network segmentation or SD-WAN solutions.

Who should apply

This role suits experienced cloud network and security professionals who enjoy working closely with enterprise customers to drive technical success and operational excellence. Candidates should have a deep background in multi-cloud architectures, hybrid connectivity, and network security. While specific multi-year experience is requested, Aviatrix encourages individuals to apply even if their background does not match every single requirement, provided they are excited by the opportunity and can bring unique value. This position is not open to freshers due to the senior experience requirements.

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