Cloud Network ArchitectLocation: Nashville, TN (Must be onsite day 1)Duration: 6+months contract to hireSalary Expectations: $165,000 - $180,000Primary Skillset: Azure Kubernetes Juniper AristaResponsibilitiesDrive projects and lead teams for cloud network and security transformation projects for a Large Enterprise companyCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud network infrastructureConduct regular network assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirementsRequirementsOver 10 years of experience in networking paired with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AzureHands-on knowledge on Kubernetes architecture, cluster management and cluster networkingExperience on deployments, services, PVs, Ingress, network policies, plugins etcExperience in Azure App Service, Azure API management, Azure Serverless technologies, Azure DevopsWill function as the Juniper Networks products Subject Matter Expert (SME)Strong knowledge of networking protocols and technologies including BGP, IPSec, network segmentation, VRFs, switching, VLANs and load balancers.5+ years of hands-on experience in a Juniper environment, with knowledge of routing (BGP/OSPF/ISIS), security (FW, IDP, IPS), and WAN routing technologies5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing MPLS, EVPNs, VPLSs, and EPLs in a Juniper service provider environmentUnderstanding of DevOps practices, containerization, security, and observability.Very well versed with edge networking Equinix, AviatricsAzure NetworkingEquinix and mega portArchitect to get closer to the CloudExpert in BGP