Cloud Network SME

Job#: 2083338

Job Description:

- (100% Remote / Direct Hire) Cloud Network Engineer -

** $150,000 - $160,000 **

Apex Systems has an Immediate Need for a (100% Remote) Cloud Network Engineer !! This will be a "Permanent-Direct Hire" opportunity, supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients on the East Coast & Nationwide! Please See Below for all Position Details & How To Apply.

*** HOW TO APPLY *** Email a Resume to:

- Job Title: Cloud Network Engineer

- Location: ** 100% Remote **

- Contract Layout: "Permanent-Direct Hire"

- Starting Salary at Perm Conversion: $150,000 - $160,000 & Full Benefits

*** REQUIREMENTS ***

• Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (Eligible)
• Security+CE
• CCNA Cert
• Minimum 10 years Network Administration experience (Cisco, Palo Alto, F5, Fidelis, etc.).
• Minimum 4 years of experience working on enterprise-sized networks.
• Minimum 3 years of F5 experience (SSLO, ASM, C3D, LTM, GSLB.
• Experience working with Network Automation frameworks (NetMiko, Napalm, Pandevice).
• Cloud management and security (IAM, Azure Active Directory, AWS Key Management Service, Azure Encryption models).
• Cloud networking technologies (Transit Gateway, Customer Gateways, Virtual Private Gateways, Internet Gateways, Peering, MeetMe, UDR, ExpressRoute).

Job Description

You Will:

• Be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud network solutions, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing technical leadership across a multi-vendor enterprise environment.
• Be a key contributor to our efforts in securing both cloud and on-premises infrastructure, supporting migrations, and ensuring compliance with DoD security directives.
• Develop, engineer, and document emerging technology solutions across a multi-vendor platform to support an enterprise security architecture, including those for commercial and GOV cloud environments (Amazon, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle). This includes, but is not limited to, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Network Access Control (NAC), malware/zero-day detection, SSL decryption, packet brokers, machine learning behavioral analysis, application-aware firewalls, enterprise log analysis, and intrusion detection systems.
• Design, deploy, upgrade, and support security components in a hybrid cloud network, including firewalls, routers, VPN devices, load balancers, and WAFs.
• Configure and maintain cloud-native security components such as network security groups, security lists, and network access control lists (ACLs).
• Leverage scripting and automation technologies (Python, PowerShell, F5 rules) to simplify and streamline deployment and operations tasks.
• Troubleshoot and analyze server performance, workload distribution, and component sizing in a cloud environment.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of server monitoring tools to maintain visibility on key metrics.
• Extend on-premises networks to the cloud over direct connect and private gateways.
• Support migrations of various applications (commercial and custom) to the cloud environment, ensuring appropriate security posture with firewalls, WAFs, and other security devices.
• Provide expertise in Transport Layer Security (TLS) decryption and inspection.
• Collaborate with other Network and Security SMEs to accomplish tasks, design and assist sustainment/deployment engineers, and serve as a resource for the Cloud Network Engineer team.

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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 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.