W2 - Senior Cloud Network Engineer

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Senior Cloud Network Engineer
Location:  Roseland, NJ (hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Interview:  Straight to an onsite

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Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of enterprise-scale, multi-cloud networking solutions. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused primarily on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), with AWS expertise are required and Azure experience considered a plus.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience designing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud network architectures in large enterprise environments and will serve as a technical leader driving cloud networking strategy, automation, security, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Cloud Network Architecture & Engineering
Design, implement, and support enterprise networking solutions across multi-cloud environments, with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform.
Develop scalable, secure, and resilient cloud network architectures supporting business-critical applications and services.
Lead network modernization initiatives and cloud connectivity strategies across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Google Cloud Platform (Primary Focus)
Design and deploy:
VPCs
Cloud Routing
Load Balancing
Cloud NAT
Cloud DNS
Cloud Interconnect
Cloud VPN
Network Security Services
Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Connectivity Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Design, deploy, and support:
Application Load Balancers (ALB)
Network Load Balancers (NLB)
Transit Gateways (TGW)
Internet Gateways (IGW)
Gateway Load Balancers (GWLB)
Direct Connect and DX Gateways
VPN Connectivity
CloudWatch
Cloud WAN
GuardDuty
Route 53
CloudFront
NAT Gateways
Security Groups and NACLs
Microsoft Azure (Plus)
Design, deploy, and support:
ExpressRoute
Virtual Networks (VNets)
VPN Solutions
Traffic Manager
NAT Gateways
Load Balancers
Azure CDN
Application Gateways
Virtual Network Peering
Virtual Network Manager
Azure IPAM
Azure Monitoring Solutions
Network Engineering & Security
Design and implement network security controls and application delivery solutions.
Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and operational support.
Drive adoption of emerging technologies and evaluate new tools through proof-of-concept initiatives.
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, cloud, and application teams to align network capabilities with business objectives.
Partner with vendors and service providers to evaluate technologies and support global networking strategies.
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering standards, best practices, and operational excellence.
Automation & Orchestration
Develop and enhance cloud orchestration capabilities for automated deployment, management, and scaling of cloud services.
Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and network automation initiatives.
Contribute to operational efficiency through automation and tooling improvements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Master''s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, and security.
Experience supporting large enterprise environments with 5,000+ employees.
Strong hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud networking solutions within Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
Deep understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and application delivery platforms.
Strong expertise in routing and networking technologies, including:
BGP
OSPF
MP-BGP
VXLAN
EVPN
Geneve
Experience designing and supporting virtualized, data center, campus, and hybrid cloud networking environments.
Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead large-scale technology initiatives and work effectively through complex infrastructure transformations.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced cloud networking or cloud security certifications.
Experience with network automation using Python and/or Ansible.
Experience with network segmentation and micro-segmentation initiatives.
Experience using packet capture, flow analysis, and network monitoring tools.
Strong knowledge of:
SASE
SD-WAN
Data Center Networking (ACI)
Macro/Micro Segmentation
Experience working across multi-vendor networking environments.
Experience with cloud security and application delivery technologies.
What We''re Looking For
Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence architecture decisions and engineering standards.
Consultative mindset with the ability to collaborate across teams and business functions.
Passion for cloud networking, automation, and continuous improvement.
Ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced enterprise environments.