Job Specifications
Job Title: AWS Cloud Network Architect
Position: Contract
Location: London, UK
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities :
Architecture & Design
Design and implement VPC architectures, multi VPC topologies, and network segmentation strategies.
Architect hybrid connectivity solutions using Direct Connect, Site to Site VPN, SD WAN, and BGP routing.
Develop and maintain multi account network patterns aligned with AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone frameworks.
Build secure ingress/egress architectures using NAT gateways, firewalls, and inspection VPCs.
Design high availability, multi AZ, and multi region network architectures.
Produce a detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) document including network designs.
Design AWS networking components (VPCs, subnets, TGW attachments, etc.).
Define secure network connectivity patterns for all integrations. [This is our current understanding of the required integrations but it’s subject to change as part of the Design phase.]
CNI Geo SCADA Solace EKS (AWS side of the connection)Technolog GasCore Solace EKSSolace EKS AVEVA PICNI Geo SCADA AVEVA PI (for data historian purposes – TBC in Design, again AWS side of the connection)Technolog GasCore AVEVA PI (for data historian purposes – TBC in Design)Solace EKS SAP BTP / Advanced Event MeshSolace EKS SAP DatasphereSolace EKS DatabricksSolace EKS Enterprise GlobalscapeSolace EKS SAP POSolace EKS Solace SaaS cloud for Images and Mission ControlAVEVA PI S3 Databricks
Design the AWS infrastructure for the Solace EKS cluster.
Design the AWS infrastructure for the AVEVA PI multi-tier environment (web, app and data).
Provide design oversight and governance for the build.
Security & Compliance
Implement and manage network security controls (Security Groups, NACLs, AWS WAF, Network Firewall).
Ensure compliance with enterprise security frameworks (CIS, ISO, SOC, PCI).
Integrate network monitoring and threat detection services (VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
Define and enforce network governance, segmentation, and least privilege access models.
Connectivity & Routing
Architect routing domains using Transit Gateway, route tables, and advanced routing strategies.
Integrate AWS networking with On-premises data centers and third-party SaaS providers.
Implement Private Link, VPC endpoints, and service to service connectivity patterns.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Build and manage network infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
Automate provisioning, configuration, and compliance checks for network components.
Develop CI/CD pipelines for network deployments and drift detection.
Operations & Troubleshooting
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex AWS and hybrid network issues.
Optimize network performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Provide escalation support for critical network incidents and outages.
Collaboration & Leadership
Conduct workshops to define the AWS account and VPC strategy to integrate SPOG infrastructure i.e., Solace EKS and AVEVA PI into the existing Enterprise AWS Cloud.
Define the strategy for environment separation i.e., non-production vs production for the new platforms.
Partner with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver cloud native solutions.
Participate in architecture reviews, design sessions, and cloud governance boards.
Mentor engineers on AWS networking best practices and cloud architecture principles.
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