GCP Lead Network Architect

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 telecommunications services across enterprise environments. This role combines 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 recommendations to governance forums.
• Ensure compliance 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

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering Business or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience in network and telecommunications or a closely related technical environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of network architecture methods tools controls and lifecycle management practices.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments involving multiple technical teams service providers and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving documentation and communication 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
• Stakeholder communication 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.