Lead AWS Cloud Network Engineer - EKS

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 6 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cloud Architecture
DevOps
Cloud Computing
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon Web Services
Terraform
Scripting
Python
Bash
Migration
Kubernetes
Grafana
Encryption
IT Infrastructure
Orchestration
Virtual Private Cloud
Scalability
Regulatory Compliance
Stackdriver
IaaS
Information Technology
Leadership
Management
Mentorship
Problem Solving
Computer Science
Analytical Skill
Collaboration
EKS
GKE
Google Cloud
Virtual Private Network
Computer Networking
Cloud Security
Cost Management
Network
Network Design
Network Security
Oracle Policy Automation
Network Engineering
High Availability
RBAC
Routing

Job Details

Lead AWS Cloud Network Engineer (EKS)
Las Vegas, NV

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Network Lead Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud network infrastructure with a strong focus on AWS and Kubernetes (EKS) networking. This role requires hands-on expertise in EKS networking, security policies, and network policies to ensure the scalability, security, and performance of our cloud infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities 

- Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security.
- Develop and enforce network policies and security policies to enhance cluster security and compliance.
- Optimize Kubernetes (EKS) networking for efficient autoscaling and cost management.
- Implement and manage service mesh solutions like Istio for traffic routing, observability, and security.
- Automate cloud network infrastructure deployment and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud network performance, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Stay updated with the latest cloud networking and security practices and implement compliance and governance controls.

 Required Skills & Experience 

- 8+ years of experience in cloud network engineering and infrastructure management.
- Expertise in AWS cloud networking, including VPC, subnets, security groups, and NACLs.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS) networking and cluster security best practices.
- Strong knowledge of network policies (Calico, Cilium, or similar) and security policies (OPA, Kyverno, or PodSecurityPolicies).
- Experience with service mesh solutions like Istio for Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Solid understanding of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog), and cloud security principles.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Experience with RBAC, IAM, and cloud security best practices.

 Preferred Qualifications

 AWS certifications (AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.).

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