Cloud Network Architect-1

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Posted February 19th, 2026 Looking for more job opportunities? Click here! Job Type: Contract Job Category: IT Job Title: Cloud Network Architect Experience: 6 to 8+ Years Location: Minneapolis, MN (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months+ (Contract) Job Summary We are seeking a Cloud Network Architect with strong experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud network solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with cloud, security, and DevOps teams to build secure, scalable, and highly available network architectures across cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement cloud network architectures for scalable and secure deployments Build and manage VPC/VNet, subnets, route tables, gateways, NAT, load balancers Plan and support hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect / ExpressRoute) Define and enforce network security (firewalls, security groups, NACLs, WAF) Work with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure using IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation) Support cloud migration projects by designing network integration and connectivity Monitor network performance, availability, and troubleshoot connectivity issues Document network designs, standards, and operational runbooks Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, Application teams) Essential Skills 6–8+ years of experience in Network Engineering / Network Architecture Strong experience as a Cloud Network Architect Hands-on cloud networking in AWS and/or Azure Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing) Experience with firewalls, VPN, load balancing, security policies Experience in cloud monitoring and troubleshooting Desirable Skills Cloud DevOps exposure Infrastructure automation using Terraform / Ansible Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) Kubernetes networking knowledge (EKS/AKS) SD-WAN / Zero Trust architecture knowledge Vendor tools: Palo Alto / Fortinet / Cisco / Check Point Keywords / Skill Mapping Digital : Cloud DevOps Digital : Cloud Computing (General) Required Skills PERFORMANCE ARCHITECT