Cloud Network Architect

Role: Cloud Network Architect

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad / India

Full/ Part-time: Full Time

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

Role Description

The Cloud Network Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving Carrier’s global cloud networking strategy across AWS, GCP, and Azure. This role defines the patterns, guardrails, and automation that ensure secure, resilient, and performant connectivity between cloud environments, data centers, and external partners. The architect drives standardization through Infrastructure as Code and collaborates with Platform Engineering, Security, and Networking teams to ensure scalable network operations that align with enterprise policies and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement multi-cloud networking solutions, including CloudWAN, Transit Gateway, Network Connectivity Center, VPC/VNet designs, VPN, interconnects, and hybrid connectivity with on-prem data centers.
• Define and enforce enterprise network standards, IP address management strategy, and routing governance across AWS, GCP, Azure.
• Design and automate network deployments using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction on network segmentation, zero-trust design, and traffic flow optimization.
• Collaborate with Security teams to ensure compliance with network security policies and implement security controls such as firewalls, NACLs, and route filters.
• Establish monitoring, telemetry, and observability for network performance and reliability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to guide platform and product teams in adopting standardized networking patterns.
• Partner with external vendors and internal teams on large-scale network modernization initiatives and connectivity optimization efforts.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering, with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking (AWS and/or GCP).
• Strong understanding of BGP, route propagation, and hybrid cloud connectivity models (Direct Connect, Interconnect, VPN).
• Hands-on experience designing and managing AWS Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, and GCP Network Connectivity Center.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and version control (GitHub).
• Solid understanding of network security, segmentation, and encryption technologies.
• Proven ability to document, communicate, and govern complex network designs across multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud and global network topologies spanning multiple business units and geographies.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN or network automation platforms.
• Exposure to Cloud Governance frameworks such as AWS Control Tower or GCP Organization Policies.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, CCNP/CCIE, or GCP Network Engineer.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural direction across large enterprise organizations.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.

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Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other applicable protected class.

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