Distributed Cloud Network Solution Architect

Apple

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About The Position

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and
customer experiences very quickly. The GNS team builds and operates the next
generation of distributed cloud platforms that span Apple’s private cloud and
leading third-party cloud providers such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
We are seeking an experienced Distributed Cloud Network Solution Architect to
help design, validate, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and secure
networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of networking, cloud
infrastructure, and large-scale distributed systems, partnering with internal
engineering teams and strategic cloud providers to bring advanced
workloads—including AI/ML and data-intensive services—into production.

Requirements

• Strong customer- and partner-facing skills with the ability to lead complex technical discussions.
• Deep understanding of third party cloud networking, including: VPC connectivity technologies, Cloud security Load balancing, DNS, and service connectivity
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and debugging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of container networking technologies in third party clouds (EKS, GKE)
• Strong understanding of data-center and backbone (WAN) networking architectures, including routing, switching, and traffic engineering
• Solid knowledge of cloud network security, including network segmentation, firewalling, and secure connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees