Cloud network engineer - F2F interview

Job Description: The Client is seeking a cloud network engineer to assist our team with the design and deployment of cloud network connectivity. This role will support network connectivity for dozens of agencies and their applications to/from/within Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and multiple data centers. The candidate will utilize their vast experience in physical, virtual, and cloud network technologies to achieve project objectives and train junior staff.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop network engineers
• Proven analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Expert Google Cloud Platform network infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, VPC routing, Cloud Router, CloudVPN, CloudNAT, load balancers, private service connections, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting
• Basic working knowledge of CSP application platforms and their networking requirements (Kubernetes engines/services, ASE, serverless, etc.)
• Proficiency in Terraform to assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration and backup solutions
• Experience supporting CSP dedicated connectivity (AWS DirectConnect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Platform Interconnect)
• Experience working with Telco carriers to troubleshoot circuit connectivity problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for solutions documentation
• Networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP, PCNSA/PCNSE, Network+, etc.) are a plus
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform fundamentals, solutions associate, network engineer, etc.) are a plus

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead in the orchestration of multi-discipline technologies for the resolution of complex problems; communicate with technology and business leaders for problem resolution and make recommendations for system enhancements as required.
• Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support for advanced troubleshooting, escalation and ticket resolutions on a rotating basis
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud networking infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform to support new and existing NYS agency application deployments in the cloud
• Design, deploy, and maintain network virtual appliances as needed including Arista CloudEOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS with integrations into CSP network infrastructure (Google Cloud Platform NCC, AWS TGW Connect, etc.)
• Design and implement on-prem to cloud connectivity solutions as required by application needs in collaboration with ISO and network/application architecture teams
• Collaborate and troubleshoot with direct cloud connectivity providers to develop solutions and solve problems
• Assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration, deployment, and backup solutions using Terraform
• Provide in-depth analysis on network performance using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc.
• Ensure that network availability of cloud environments is maximized by overseeing Change Control procedures, code upgrades, network monitoring, installations, moves and changes, and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability.
• Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning.
• Document all design and implementation work using Microsoft Visio
• Participate in knowledge transfer and training sessions with junior staff
• Occasional travel may be required.

Vikram Naidu

Sr Talent Acquisition

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.

Office: X 124