Cloud Network Engineer

• Design & Deploy Secure Networks Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter domain routes.
• Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on premise resources.
• Cloud & Multicast Networking Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Configure and troubleshoot multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic for high throughput applications.
• Software Defined & Hardware Defined Solutions Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware based network appliances.
• Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container based networking.
• Hybrid Cloud Integration Connect remote cloud instances to on premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization.
• Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity.
• Automation & Monitoring Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for network health and security events.
• Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with security, Dev Ops, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules.
• Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles for all network solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 3 years of prior relevant experience
• Network Design
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter domain/enclave communication
• Cloud Networking:
  Hands on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways)
• Linux Operation Systems:
  Experience with Linux OS
• Multicast/UDP:
  Practical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling
• SDN / Hardware Defined Networking:
  Experience with both software defined and hardware defined networking technologies
• Kubernetes Based Networking:
  Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters
• Secure Routing Across Domains:
  Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves
• Active secret clearance
• Full time onsite support
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area

• CNI Expertise – Experience with one or more Container Network Interfaces (CNI):
  Cilium, Calico, Multus, or similar.
• Enterprise Software Hosting – Background deploying and supporting enterprise grade applications in production environments.
• Network Access Policy Development – Experience defining and governing network access protocols, firewall rules, and zero trust policies.
• Container Mesh Architecture – Familiarity with container-based network meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and service mesh concepts.
• Cloud to Cloud Routing – Experience routing traffic between multiple cloud service provider instances.
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure – Proven work with hybrid cloud models linking remote clouds to on premise resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical concepts for non technical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross functional team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $

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