Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our team, responsible for designing and implementing the overall architecture for enterprise-level infrastructure, cloud services, and DevOps practices. This role will focus on supporting AWS cloud environments, colocation facilities, network routing, firewalls, and integration with DevOps pipelines.

As an Enterprise Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps engineers, security architects, network engineers, and business leaders, to design and implement a scalable, secure, and resilient IT infrastructure that supports the organization's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Architecture (AWS) 1. Design and implement cloud architecture on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, high availability, and cost-efficiency. 2. Develop and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, and more. 3. Architect hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS. 4. Evaluate and implement AWS best practices, including security controls, cost management, and monitoring.
2. Colocation Facilities 1. Architect and design colocation strategies to support business needs while integrating with cloud services and on-premises resources. 2. Collaborate with third-party colocation vendors to ensure infrastructure needs are met, focusing on reliability, connectivity, and performance. 3. Ensure physical security, environmental controls, and disaster recovery processes are in place for colocation facilities.
3. Networking & Routing 1. Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network architecture, ensuring optimal performance across cloud and on-premises environments. 2. Configure and manage routing, VPNs, and direct connect solutions to support secure connectivity between data centers, AWS, and other cloud platforms. 3. Manage enterprise firewalls, ensuring proper network segmentation, security, and compliance with organizational standards.
4. Security Architecture & Firewalls 1. Lead efforts in defining and enforcing security policies, including the deployment and configuration of firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). 2. Design and implement secure architectures for both cloud and on-premises environments. 3. Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS) and perform risk assessments for infrastructure changes.
5. DevOps & Automation 1. Work closely with DevOps teams to design infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and automation scripts for provisioning cloud and on-prem resources. 2. Collaborate in the adoption of CI/CD practices, ensuring infrastructure automation and continuous integration pipelines are aligned with business requirements. 3. Oversee configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to ensure the consistency and scalability of infrastructure deployments.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration & Documentation 1. Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 2. Provide guidance and mentorship to other technical teams and assist in making architectural decisions. 3. Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, design principles, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, infrastructure design, and cloud services.
• Strong expertise in AWS architecture and services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience with colocation facilities , including integration with cloud services and physical infrastructure management.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud connectivity solutions (Direct Connect, VPN, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of security architectures and experience configuring firewalls and network security devices.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, automation, IaC) and familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or similar.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, security engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.
• Knowledge of network performance optimization and monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly analyze and resolve complex issues.

Additional Information

Physical demands

• None

This position is a fantastic opportunity to work for a fast-growing company. We offer an annual bonus along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD, Paid Time Off and 401(k) savings plan.

Compensation: Up to $175,000 annually

LI-Remote

G2 Risk Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination based upon, as applicable, actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress, grooming practices and protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, marital/domestic partner status, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, primary language, immigration status, military and veteran status (including whether honorably discharged or not), intern or volunteer status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis C status, medical condition, including cancer and genetic predisposition information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.