Cloud Network Engineer

Overview


We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Cloud Network Engineer to join our team. As the Cloud Network Engineer (Hybrid in Alexandria, VA), you will support a lead role in the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, ensuring network performance and security are maintained at optimal levels.
Responsibilities

* Design, plan, and establish cloud networks using various cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud

* Design network architectures considering high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability

* Configure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, transit gateways, VPN connections, and other cloud network components

* Analyze cloud network traffic patterns and optimize for performance

* Collaborate with other teams to ensure applications are using network resources efficiently

* Implement Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and other strategies to optimize user access

* Install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications and troubleshoot complex network issues

* Conduct researches and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc. * Lead the network architecture design and optimization

* Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge

* May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization

Qualifications

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cloud Network Engineer role and a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

* Experience focused on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components and associated networking tools and services

* Experience in working with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible

* Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

* Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls

* Familiarity with standard IT security practices such as encryption, certificates, and key management

* Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

* Cloud-specific certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer or Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer

* Network-related certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Juniper's JNCIA, JNCIS or CompTIA Network+

Benefits


Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off