AWS Cloud Staff Network Engineer

This is 6 months contract with possibility for long term extension

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, operate, and optimize network infrastructure across data centers and cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot network issues ranging from load balancers to switches.
• Drive automation efforts towards a "Configuration as Code" approach.
• Provide expertise to software and systems engineers as necessary.
• Maintain networking aspects of hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Continuously improve standards and practices in collaboration with other engineers.
• Learn and teach skills within the production networking team and cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in production network environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Proficiency in Google Workplace and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to customer service principles and willingness to take initiative.
• Experience with large-scale global network environments.
• Deep understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Familiarity with hardware platforms such as Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, F5, Juniper, etc.
• Knowledge of network protocols like BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, DMVPN, IP Multicast, SDWAN.
• Proficiency in L2/L3 switching architecture design and related technologies.
• Extensive experience with firewall technologies such as Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools like Wireshark, Syslog, NetFlow.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in automating network devices using tools like Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
• Experience with zero-trust security using Aruba Clear Pass or Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Ability to take ownership of critical issues and participate in on-call support on a rotational basis