Principal Cloud Network Infrastructure Architect

3 weeks ago

Ireland Ascendcloud Full time

Principal Cloud Network Infrastructure Architect

What are we looking for?

We are looking for problem solvers, people who are not afraid to try (and sometimes fail), results orientated who take responsibility and hold themselves and others accountable, who are not afraid to ask for help or give it if asked. We are looking for good people, who work to the best of their ability, are willing to learn and do not let ego get in the way of accomplishing great things.

The Principal Cloud Network Infrastructure Architect will play a pivotal role in the scoping, design, and development of Ascend Cloud Solutions cloud network infrastructure. This position requires a visionary leader capable of building scalable, repeatable, and service-agnostic network infrastructures that facilitate seamless service consumption and Layer2 adjacency across services.

Who we are

Ascend Cloud Solutions are a highly accredited Managed Migration and VMware Consultancy Services practice. Our team are exceptionally proficient on the entire VMware SDDC stack. We are extremely focused on our clients’ needs and see ourselves as a trusted extension of their own internal teams.

We offer an engaging and exciting career with a young and growing company and have established excellent relationships with several key global partners providing services such as Technical Support, Migrations, SDDC Consultancy.

Have your voice heard and your effort appreciated as we continue to evolve and grow. You will have significant opportunity to grow professionally as we continue to adapt and overcome the ever-changing challenges and opportunities together. Our team are dynamic, solution orientated and excited to learn new things and technologies. A fundamental part of our team’s ethos is fun, camaraderie, mutual respect, and the ability to share a laugh together when we can.

Job Role and Responsibility

As a Principal Cloud Network Infrastructure Architect you will be responsible for scoping, designing, implementing and planning the day-to-day operation and support of our new cloud network infrastructure. Ascend Cloud Solutions wants to build infrastructure that is scalable, repeatable, and agnostic to any services running on it. Prospective Customers should be able to consume any of the new cloud services and have Layer 2 adjacency across them.

To be successful in this role, you are a highly motivated individual as well as a self-learner, possess strong technical and analytical skills; and someone who welcomes challenges.

  • Scoping network infrastructure features to meet project objectives
  • Designing a verifiable test plan and strategy for cloud network infrastructure
  • Evaluating vendors for technology solutions based on price, support, and operability
  • Identifying key automation requirements for deployment configuration, and day to day operations and support
  • Developing and maintaining network service roadmaps Producing comprehensive documentation for the network's deployment, configuration, and operation
  • Leading a team of architects and engineers, delegating tasks as necessary
  • Provide technical leadership for the establishment, and implementation of end-to-end network infrastructure and services

Required Core Skills

  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Experience in managing large-scale cloud infrastructure projects
  • Good interpersonal skills Excellent
  • English written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration skills and a real passion for problem solving

Required Technical Skills

  • Extensive experience in network infrastructure design, preferably in cloud environments
  • Experience in the Day 0/Day 1/Day 2 phase of network infrastructure lifecycle
  • Experience in network automation technologies for deployment, configuration, and operation
  • Deep understanding of networking technologies such as MPLS/BGP, routing, switching, SDN/NFV, EVPN, VXLAN, QinQ
  • Proven track record of evaluating and selecting technology vendors
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

Preferred Technical Education and Skills

We do not expect a single candidate to have the skills and experience of an entire IT team. If you have any of the skills below, consider it a bonus. We are as interested in the person as the skills. If you are willing to learn then we are willing to teach. If you have any skills, you do not see below then let us know, we are always looking for new expertise to help grow the team’s abilities.

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field required or relevant industry experience
  • Background in Network design and implementation
  • Experience in Virtualisation & Cloud computing Experience with firewalls and security related issues
  • Relevant industry network certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or other vendor equivalents)
  • Relevant architecture and framework development certifications (TOGAF/ITIL) etc. Linux command-line skills and shell scripting and/or programming

Location

Remote with an ability to attend in-person meetings 2-4 times per month in Cork, Ireland

Competitive salary/benefits or contractor rates. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure projects. Flexible working arrangements.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to careers@ascendcloudsolutions.com outlining their suitability for the role and relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews to discuss the role and their vision for Ascend's cloud infrastructure.

This job spec is designed to attract highly skilled professionals in cloud network infrastructure design, capable of leading Ascend's ambitious project from the ground up.

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