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GCP Lead Network Architect
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Prev GCP Lead Network Architect#26-17680
$68.17-$73.17 per hour
Chicago, IL
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Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title:
GCP Lead Network Architect
Location(s): Chicago, IL
(Remote)
Job Summary
The Network Lead Architect is responsible for delivering secure, available, and high-performing network and telmunications services across enterprise environments. This rolebines technical expertise, architectural leadership, disciplined delivery, and stakeholder engagement to ensure secure, reliable, supportable, and measurable network services. The architect collaborates with business, delivery, engineering, operations, security, and service provider teams to drive network strategy, implementation, and continual improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Own network designs, standards, roadmaps, and technical decisions from concept through operational acceptance.
Design, configure, monitor, and support network connectivity, routing, switching, security, and related services.
Diagnose network incidents and performance issues using monitoring tools, telemetry, and structured troubleshooting methodologies.
Plan and execute network changes, upgrades, testing, and lifecycle activities while managing operational risks.
Maintain network standards, inventories, diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.
Establish priorities, clarify accountability, coach team members, and provide concise updates and rmendations to governance forums.
Ensurepliance with organizational security, privacy, risk, regulatory, change management, and documentation requirements.
Define and monitor meaningful performance metrics, using evidence, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned to drive continual improvement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in network and telmunications or a closely related technical environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of network architecture methods, tools, controls, and lifecycle management practices.
Experience working inplex enterprise environments involving multiple technical teams, service providers, and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, andmunication skills.
Ability to manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and deadlines while maintaining quality and customer focus.
Proven ability to lead technical decisions, influence senior stakeholders, and establish accountability across organizational boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting large-scale transformation, transition, modernization, or managed-service environments.
Knowledge of ITIL, Agile, DevOps, SIAM, and continual-improvement practices.
Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or contractually governed environments.
Familiarity with network automation, analytics, and modern cloud-enabled service-delivery practices.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking and cloud network architecture.
Preferred Certifications
Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, or equivalent network-related certification.
Relevant cloud networking certification.
ITIL Foundation certification.
Key Competencies
Network architecture and enterprise networking
Network security and connectivity
Network monitoring and troubleshooting
Change and lifecycle management
Technical documentation and standards
Technical leadership and decision-making
Stakeholdermunication and collaboration
Risk and issue management
Continual service improvement
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.