Our client, a leading organization in the technology and cloud services sector, is seeking a Cloud Network Architect to join their team. As a Cloud Network Architect, you will be part of the Infrastructure and Cloud Operations supporting development, security, and deployment teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Cloud Network Architect **Location:** Denver, CO **Duration:** 3+ month contract with potential to extend or convert **What's the Job?** + Develop comprehensive network designs for AWS, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, gateways, load balancers, and DNS. + Implement security best practices (Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, AWS Shield) and ensure compliance with industry standards. + Configure and manage hybrid connections (VPN, Direct Connect) between on-premises and AWS environments. + Use scripting (Python, Terraform) to automate network provisioning and management. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and throughput for cost efficiency. **What's Needed?** + 5-10 years of demonstrated experience in cloud architecture. + 1-5 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS. + 1-5 years working in Linux environments. + 1-5 years of experience with scripting languages, preferably Bash or Python. + 1-5 years working with Git SCM, including GitHub and GitLab. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on innovative cloud projects in a dynamic environment. + Collaborate with a talented and diverse team of professionals. + Enhance your skills with cutting-edge cloud technologies and practices. + Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to growth and development. + Work onsite in Denver, CO, with a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent._ ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.