Cloud Network Architect - Remote Position

About the Role

Dispel is seeking a Cloud Network Architect to lead the design and evolution of secure, scalable network architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. This Cloud Network Architect remote role operates at a senior individual contributor level, balancing strategic architecture, hands-on implementation, and cross-functional enablement. You will translate complex business and security requirements into robust network designs, support mission-critical systems, and drive improvements across our infrastructure and engineering practices.

This role requires both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills, as you will influence decisions across Engineering, Product, and Operations. This is a remote role with up to 30% travel. Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design of secure, scalable network architectures across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Translate ambiguous or evolving business requirements into concrete, actionable technical designs.
• Evaluate and communicate tradeoffs across cost, performance, scalability, and security.
• Contribute hands-on to implementation, prototyping, and lab environments.
• Design and implement high-availability, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery networking solutions.
• Architect and implement secure networking solutions including VPNs, zero trust, SD-WAN, and segmentation strategies.
• Provide clarity and direction to enable execution across teams.
• Mentor engineers and elevate overall technical capability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, cloud networking, or infrastructure architecture.
• Proven experience designing secure, scalable network systems across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), Linux networking, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience with VPN technologies (IPSec, WireGuard, OpenVPN), firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero trust architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, IEC 62443, etc.).
• Knowledge of secure remote access architectures (bastion hosts, SDP, etc.).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).

What We Offer

• $155,000 - $169,000 salary range.
• 401(k) w/ company match.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Full medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Performance bonus and equity eligible.
• Remote work opportunities.