Cloud Network Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable AWS network architectures within a hybrid cloud environment. This role focuses on VPC design, hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, VPN), and enterprise network routing, ensuring high availability and performance across cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS network architectures including VPCs, subnets, route tables, and network segmentation strategies
• Build and manage hybrid connectivity solutions, including:
  • AWS Direct Connect
  • Site-to-Site VPN and Client VPN
  • Integration with on-prem data centers
• Configure and support AWS Transit Gateway for multi-VPC and multi-region connectivity
• Implement and maintain network security controls including security groups, NACLs, and firewall integrations
• Design and optimize traffic flow, routing, and failover strategies (BGP, route propagation)
• Support load balancing solutions (ALB/NLB) and DNS (Route 53)
• Troubleshoot network performance issues including latency, packet loss, and connectivity gaps
• Collaborate with cloud, systems, and DevOps teams to support application deployments
• Develop documentation for network topology, configurations, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with strong AWS exposure
• Hands-on experience with:
  • AWS VPC design and architecture
  • Transit Gateway
  • Direct Connect and VPN technologies
• Strong understanding of:
  • Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF concepts)
  • IP addressing, CIDR, subnetting
  • Network segmentation and security design
• Experience integrating on-prem networks with AWS environments
• Proficiency troubleshooting enterprise network environments
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Multi-account AWS environments
  • Network automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco)
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking – Specialty)
• Background in hybrid or enterprise-scale environments

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, secure hybrid connectivity between on-prem and AWS
• Well-architected multi-VPC network designs
• Minimal downtime and efficient incident resolution
• Clear documentation and standardized network practices