Cloud Network Architect

WSP WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 75,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP). POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Cloud Network Architect to join WSP’s Global IT organization supporting its internal employees. Reporting to the manager of Network Architecture & Design, you will be responsible for the design, evolution, governance, and implementation of enterprise cloud networking solutions, with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. We are looking for a practitioner who combines strategic thinking with real-world engineering experience. You will design and build scalable, secure, and resilient cloud connectivity services that support WSP’s global operations and Zero Trust ambitions. You will also partner closely with platform engineering to embed DevOps and automation practices into cloud network delivery and operations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Design end‑to‑end Azure networking architectures, including segmentation, routing, DNS, private access, and network security. Architect and maintain global cloud connectivity patterns. Define cloud networking standards, reference architectures, guardrails, and reusable design patterns. Collaborate with Security Architecture to design identity-driven, Zero Trust-aligned network controls. Serve as architecture authority for cloud networking across major programs and initiatives. Build, configure, and optimize cloud networking components. Deploy, tune, and secure cloud firewalls, proxies, and enforcement points. Troubleshoot complex cloud and hybrid network issues across L3–L7. Validate resiliency, DR, and continuity plans through hands-on testing. Develop and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code for cloud network provisioning using modular, reusable patterns. Integrate cloud network builds into CI/CD workflows including automated testing and promotion between environments. Implement automated baseline checks, compliance controls, configuration consistency, and drift detection using policy-as-code and guardrails. Build automation for operational tasks and standard remediation to reduce manual toil. Implement and maintain telemetry/observability pipelines to enable proactive detection and performance optimization. Champion reusable modules, automation patterns, GitOps practices, and engineering best practices across teams. Optimize network performance, routing, and traffic flows across cloud and hybrid landscapes. Provide expert guidance to Network Engineers, Cloud Engineers, project managers, and business stakeholders. Evaluate emerging cloud networking technologies and influence strategic roadmaps. Mentor engineering teams developing cloud-first skills and modern automation capabilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 7–10+ years of practical, hands-on network engineering and architecture experience. Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure networking. Strong understanding of hybrid connectivity patterns and data center interconnect architectures. Experience integrating cloud networks with SSE/SASE platforms (Zscaler ZIA/ZPA preferred). Strong understanding of segmentation models, identity-based access, and cloud-native security policies. Strong proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, GitHub, and CI/CD workflows. Experience with GitOps practices, modular IaC design, and automated governance controls. Scripting and automation skills and experience with API-driven workflows. Knowledge of other clouds (AWS, GCP, OCI) is beneficial. Experience with container networking is an advantage. Strong architectural documentation and diagramming capability. Ability to communicate complex designs to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Comfortable collaborating within a large, globally distributed enterprise. SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES/ OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent written and spoken English. Ability to work independently with low-level supervision and in a global team distributed geographically. Strong organization skills and excellent documentation skills. Excellent analytical and diagnostic problem-solving skills with the ability of providing solutions to identified problems. Demonstrated experience in understanding, designing, delivering, and demonstrating compliance with information security requirements. Strong automation mindset; ability to translate manual processes into scalable, repeatable workflows. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health an