Technical Engineer Job Buffalo area,New York USA,IT/Tech

Network Automation Engineer (Cloud)

Location:

Remote Role

Duration: 12 Months Contract Role + Extension

Pay Range: $40/hr. to $50/hr.

Job Description

Seeking a Cloud/Network Automation Engineer with deep experience in Azure and AWS networking, strong expertise in routing, DNS, firewalls, and network segmentation, and demonstrated success implementing automation through Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code Practices. The ideal candidate will have experience designing secure multi-cloud network architectures, troubleshooting complex hybrid-cloud environments, and driving operational efficiency through automation and standardization.

Must-Have Requirements

Azure Networking (VNet, Express Route, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall)
AWS Networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53)
Advanced Routing (BGP, OSPF)
DNS Architecture (Azure Private DNS, Route 53, Infoblox)
Firewall Management (Checkpoint, Palo Alto)
Network Segmentation (Aviatrix, NSG)
Terraform and Ansible Automation
Python
Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Design
Enterprise Troubleshooting and Operational Support

General Skills

Core Cloud Skills
Microsoft Azure Networking
Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
Virtual WAN
Express Route
Private Endpoints
Azure Load Balancer
Application Gateway
Azure Firewall
Private DNS Zones
Network Security Groups (NSGs)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

VPC Design and Connectivity
Transit Gateway
Direct Connect
Route 53
Network Load Balancer (NLB)
Application Load Balancer (ALB)
AWS Network Firewall
Security Groups and NACLs

Network Engineering

Advanced Routing and Switching
BGP
OSPF

DNS and Traffic Management

Public and Private DNS Architecture
Azure Private DNS
AWS Route 53
Infoblox DNS/IPAM
DNS Security and Troubleshooting
GSLB / Traffic Management Solutions

Network Security & Segmentation

Cloud Network Security
Distributed Firewall Policies
Micro-Segmentation
Network Access Control
Firewall Rule Management
Security Policy Design

Firewall Technologies

Palo Alto Networks
Check Point

Cloud Segmentation Technologies

Aviatrix
Multi-Cloud Network Architecture
East-West Traffic Segmentation

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Terraform (Required)
Ansible
Python
Git/Git Hub/Git Lab
CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
API Integrations

Monitoring & Operations

Azure Monitor
AWS Cloud Watch
Dynatrace
Logging and Observability
Network Performance Troubleshooting

Preferred Experience

Multi-Cloud Design (Azure & AWS)
Enterprise Data Center Migrations
Cloud Adoption and Transformation Projects
Network Automation Initiatives
Source of Truth Platforms (Nautobot, Net Box)

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.