Network Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop lab testing frameworks for IPv6 and dual-stack networking across multi-cloud environments.
• Define and execute test strategies to validate IPv6 readiness across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform platforms.
• Translate certification and business requirements into detailed test plans and execute them in lab environments.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide solutions for complex hardware and software issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate network designs, bugs, vulnerabilities, and workarounds.
• Support network operations by testing and piloting solutions in production environments.
• Develop and maintain network test automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Validate network DMZ designs and certify hardware/software features for security and performance.
• Identify communication scenarios, execute testing, and perform data analysis and reporting.
• Document findings, risks, and solutions, and present to governance forums for approval.
• Ensure adherence to network security, availability, and performance best practices.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, compute, and infrastructure teams on network solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and testing/certification.
• 4+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) in PaaS/IaaS environments.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with IPv6 networking and validation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking constructs:
• AWS (VPC, IPv6, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53).
• Azure (VNet, IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher).
• Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Router, IPv6 access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs).
• Deep understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, MPLS VPNs, VXLAN, Multicast.
• Experience with network security technologies including DMVPN, IPSEC, and encryption standards.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco platforms (IOS-XE, XR, NX-OS, Nexus devices).
• Experience building lab environments, proof of concepts (PoCs), and certification testing.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and on-prem network architectures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CCIE/CCNP certification or equivalent experience.
• AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, or Google Cloud Platform Network Engineer certifications.
• Experience with Python for network programming.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design scalable and secure network architectures.
• Expertise in automation and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to document and present technical solutions effectively.