Cloud Network Engineer

Overview / Job Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and establish cloud networks using various cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
• Design network architectures considering high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Configure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, transit gateways, VPN connections, and other cloud network components.
• Analyze cloud network traffic patterns and optimize for performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure applications are using network resources efficiently.
• Implement Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and other strategies to optimize user access.
• Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications and troubleshoot the most complex network issues.
• Conduct research and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risks, etc.
• Lead the network architecture design and optimization. Must have extensive knowledge of Internet, computers, routers, switches, firewall, etc.
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through expertise in the area of specialization.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cloud Network Engineer role and a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, OR minimum of 9 years of experience in a Cloud Network Engineer role.
• Experience focused on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components and associated networking tools and services (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, GCP Cloud VPC).
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with standard IT security practices such as encryption, certificates, and key management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Cloud-specific certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer, or Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer required.
• Network-related certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Juniper's JNCIA, JNCIS, or CompTIA Network+ required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Clearance:
  Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements: 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)

• DHS EOD - 1st priority.
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice.
• DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to obtain EOD clearance - 3rd choice (clearance may take up to 45 days; work can only begin once clearance is fully adjudicated)

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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affitative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.