Network Architect, Hilversum

Venquis Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands

Network Architect Job Title:

Network Architect

Contract Type:

Permanent (Internal Position)

Hours:

Full-Time

About the Role As a

Network Engineer/Architect Hybrid , you will be responsible for designing, developing, standardizing, and optimizing both cloud-based and on-premise network architectures. You will play a key role in ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performance hybrid infrastructure that aligns with business objectives and industry standards.

You will collaborate with various stakeholders to manage and minimize vulnerabilities, enforce governance, and implement best practices across AWS and enterprise network environments. Your expertise in network segmentation, security, and architecture will contribute to the stability, efficiency, and resilience of the overall IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement network architectures, including:

VPC design, subnetting, routing, NAT, Transit Gateway, and VPC peering

Security Groups, NACLs, IAM roles, and cross-account access

Network segmentation and application isolation in cloud environments

Architect and manage on-premise network infrastructure, including:

Network and application segmentation

Private APN integration and mobile network connectivity

RADIUS and AAA infrastructure for secure access control

MPLS, SD-WAN, and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions

Create detailed architecture diagrams and blueprints for current and future network structures

Document network topologies, components, and relationships between systems, applications, and users

Develop and maintain network plans and roadmaps, including capacity, growth, and optimization strategies

Propose network expansions, updates, and new initiatives aligned with strategic goals

Assess and select tools for developing, analyzing, and managing network architecture

Implement selected tools and ensure adequate training and adoption across the organization

Develop and enforce guidelines, standards, and governance for network architecture management

Key Requirements

Proven experience in network architecture, security, and cloud infrastructure

Strong knowledge of

AWS or other cloud infrastructure

Solid experience with

Cisco and Huawei

networking technologies

Ability to modernize and optimize legacy systems

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to collaborate across business areas

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Scrum methodologies

Cisco and Huawei certifications

AWS Certified Advanced Networking– Specialty

(required or equivalent skills)

AWS Certified Security– Specialty

(preferred)

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

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