Cloud Network Engineer

Job#: 3029204

Job Description:
Cloud Network Engineer

Location: Eagan, Minnesota (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract to Perm

Role Overview

This position is for a strong Network Engineer with deep DNS experience to support a continuing cloud migration. The role involves developing and enforcing standards, policies, and procedures for Cloud infrastructure, bridging the gap between traditional on-premise and public cloud network infrastructures. The work is a blend of engineering (60%) and architecture (40%), with responsibilities adapting to the candidate's strengths. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity within a senior, fast-moving team that values autonomy and proactivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for evolving the current cloud network deployment across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, OCI, and Microsoft Azure.
• Manage cloud-native network technologies and interconnect cloud regions with the on-premise infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce standards for enterprise DNS architecture, operations, and security across on-premise and public cloud environments.
• Implement and manage cloud connectivity solutions, including AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Platform Cloud Interconnect, and Azure Express Route.
• Utilize network automation tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
• Maintain systems and documentation for audits and compliance, and develop customized monitoring solutions.
• Manage enterprise application delivery and load balancing platforms, particularly F5 BIG IP and Infoblox.
• Work independently to achieve project milestones and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Network Engineer with strong networking fundamentals; not "cloud-only."
• Mandatory, hands-on expertise in enterprise DNS architecture, operations, and troubleshooting (authoritative/recursive design, security, traffic steering).
• Proficiency with network automation using Python, Ansible, GitHub, JSON, Terraform, and REST APIs.
• Experience implementing cloud connectivity solutions (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Platform Cloud Interconnect, Azure Express Route).
• Extensive knowledge of cloud-native network security techniques (e.g., AWS Security Groups, Azure Network Firewalls, Google Cloud Platform VPC Firewalls).
• Experience with multi-cloud networking, with priority on Azure, OCI, and Google Cloud Platform; AWS-only experience is acceptable, but multi-cloud is preferred.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, proactively identifying work and improvement opportunities without direct task assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise application delivery and load balancing platforms, specifically F5 BIG IP.
• Experience with enterprise DNS/IPAM platforms, specifically Infoblox.
• Healthcare industry experience.

Work Environment

This role is part of a senior, fast-moving team that requires a high degree of autonomy. The environment is complex and collaborative, focusing on migrating resources to cloud providers while maintaining critical system availability. The position will support on-premise systems for several years while transitioning to the cloud. Onboarding will involve a period of learning the environment and systems, with a gradual transfer of responsibilities and a daytime on-call rotation.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.