Cloud Network Engineer
Horizontal Talent
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Job Details
Skills
- Data Centers
- Lifecycle Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Terraform
- Analytics
- SolarWinds
- Collaboration
- Data Link Layer
- High Availability
- Root Cause Analysis
- Enterprise Networks
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- OCI
- Routing
- Backbone.js
- Virtual Private Network
- Border Gateway Protocol
- OSPF
- Cloud Security
- Encryption
- Communication
- Network Security
- Cisco Certifications
- Cisco
- SD
- WAN
- Firewall
- Migration
- Dragon NaturallySpeaking
- DNS
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Delivery
- Network
- Kubernetes
- Computer Networking
- Cloud Computing
- Load Balancing
- Network Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Job Boards
Summary
Responsibilities
- Design and support hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, OCI, and private cloud environments
- Lead integration of Cisco SD-WAN across data centers, branch locations, and cloud platforms
- Plan and optimize private and cloud connectivity, including backbone routing, private circuits, VPNs, and cloud on-ramps
- Support network governance, lifecycle management, and compliance requirements in regulated environments
- Strengthen security through segmentation, private endpoints, cloud-native controls, and identity-aware access approaches
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation
- Improve visibility and troubleshooting through telemetry, flow logs, SD-WAN analytics, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
- Collaborate with cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to support modernization and network transformation initiatives
- Architect and maintain Cisco ACI fabrics, including tenant design, contracts, service graphs, and multipod or multisite environments
- Support Layer 2 extension, routing, load balancing, and high-availability network designs
- Drive routing strategy using protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EVPN across cloud and on-premises environments
- Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex networking issues across hybrid infrastructure
- 8+ years of enterprise networking experience with strong hybrid and multi-cloud knowledge
- Hands-on experience designing network solutions across AWS, Azure, and OCI
- Strong understanding of routing, peering, transit, and backbone connectivity in multi-cloud environments
- Experience with hybrid connectivity methods such as private circuits, hyperscaler backbones, VPNs, and SD-WAN
- Deep knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN, including vManage, vBond, vSmart, templates, and policy design
- Working knowledge of BGP and OSPF
- Experience with cloud security controls, segmentation, encryption, and identity-aware access
- Ability to design resilient, fault-tolerant network architectures across distributed environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts and modern network security principles
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, cloud networking certifications, or Cisco SD-WAN Specialist
- Experience with SASE solutions and cloud firewall or network virtual appliance deployments
- Background supporting cloud migration or modernization programs
- Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud DNS architectures
- Experience using CI/CD pipelines for network automation and deployment
- Familiarity with Kubernetes networking across cloud providers
- Experience working with A10, AVI/NSX ALB, or cloud-native load balancing solutions
- Ability to document standards, reference architectures, and repeatable network design patterns
Horizontal is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $47 - $78.76 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
- Dice Id: 10123528
- Position Id: 75542
- Posted 1 hour ago
Company Info
About Horizontal Talent
Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.
We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.
Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.
Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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