Job Title: Sr. Cloud Network Engineer (Architect)
Location: Bellevue, WA- onsite
Job Summary
The Cloud Network Engineer with DevOps experience specializes in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based network infrastructure with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform firewalls. This position requires deep expertise in multi-cloud networking, security, and workload migration to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Network Design and Implementation
Architect, deploy, and manage secure cloud network infrastructures on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Configure and manage cloud-native firewalls, including AWS Network Firewall, Azure Firewall, and Google Cloud Firewall.
Design and Configuring AWS direct connect, Azure Express route and Google Cloud Platform interconnects.
Design and implement secure, scalable VPCs, subnets, and network security groups.
Lead the migration of workloads and applications to operate behind cloud firewalls, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.
Automation and DevOps Practices
Leverage Terraform to create, manage, and version Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for multi-cloud environments.
Integrate IaC into CI/CD workflows to automate provisioning and scaling of cloud resources.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement tools for configuration management, monitoring, and automation.
Network Security and Compliance
Design and enforce security policies using cloud-native tools like AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center.
Perform regular audits of firewall configurations to ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve network-related security incidents.
Performance Optimization and Collaboration
Optimize network performance through monitoring and tuning of cloud networking components.
Work closely with cloud architects, developers, and IT teams to align networking solutions with business objectives.
Recommend best practices and emerging tools to enhance cloud network security and performance.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Extensive experience in cloud network engineering, including hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform Networks and firewalls.
Proven track record of migrating workloads and applications behind cloud firewalls.
Proficiency with Terraform for IaC and version control systems like Git.
Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, HTTP, SSL) and security concepts.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) platforms like AKS, EKS, PKS or OpenShift etc.
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Platform Operations Suite).
Preferred Skills:
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Terraform Associate.
Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud networking.
Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
Knowledge of SD-WAN and software-defined networking principles.
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in dynamic environments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to security best practices.
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