Network Engineer

Network Engineer and Administrator (AWS + On-Prem Hybrid Infrastructure)

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a skilled Network Administrator with hands‑on experience managing hybrid cloud and on‑prem network environments. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, VPN, Route
53, Veeam Backup) and Cisco Firepower (FTD 1010) firewalls, as well as managing site‑to‑site VPNs
, network security
, and remote access systems.

This role involves maintaining and improving our secure network connectivity between physical sites and AWS‑hosted infrastructure, ensuring uptime, security, and smooth operation across mission‑critical systems that support our satellite operations and internal teams.

• Administer and maintain AWS environments
  , including EC2
  , VPC
  , Route
  53
  , and AWS VPN configurations.
• Manage AWS Veeam backup systems for EC2 instances and VM snapshots (weekly and on‑demand backups).
• Configure and maintain Cisco FTD 1010 firewalls
  , including site‑to‑site VPNs to connect remote offices and AWS VPC instances.
• Monitor and troubleshoot VPN connectivity for users and infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain on‑prem network infrastructure
  , including switches, routers, and Wi‑Fi management (e.g.,
  Uni Fi UDM SE
  ).
• Support ESXi servers and virtualized environments hosting Git Lab runners, internal VMs, and development resources.
• Maintain and update OpenVPN server configurations
  , renew certificates, and manage user access via scripts and automation tools.
• Assist with DNS management via Route
  53 for hosted zones.
• Ensure network security policies and backups are consistently applied across all environments.
• Troubleshoot system connectivity, network routing, and performance issues between sites and cloud resources.
• Collaborate with IT, Dev Ops, and Engineering teams to support operations and future scaling of infrastructure.

• B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience as a Network Administrator or Systems Administrator
  .
• Proficiency with AWS infrastructure
  : EC2, VPC, VPN, Route
  53, and IAM management.
• Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD 1010) or similar firewalls.
• Strong understanding of site‑to‑site VPNs
  , routing
  , NAT
  , and tunneling protocols
  .
• Experience with Veeam Backup for AWS or equivalent backup solutions.
• Familiarity with VMware ESXi environments and VM lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of Linux systems administration (Ubuntu preferred) and SSH key management
  .
• Hands‑on experience managing OpenVPN servers and scripting basic user operations.
• Understanding of DNS administration and domain hosting (Route
  53).
• Strong documentation skills and ability to maintain operational continuity for multi‑site networks.

• Experience with Gov Cloud
  , Git Lab infrastructure
  , or similar Dev Ops platforms.
• Familiarity with Uni Fi network management and Raspberry Pi remote nodes
  .
• Basic understanding of security systems (e.g., ADT, keyfob access) for site management.
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Sys Ops, or Network Specialty).
• Cisco Certification (CCNA or higher).

• Work at the intersection of cloud and on‑prem infrastructure supporting real satellite operations.
• Own critical networking systems spanning multiple physical sites and AWS environments
  .
• Collaborate with a small, talented engineering team where your work directly impacts mission reliability.
• Opportunity to grow into Cloud Ops or Infrastructure Engineering roles as the company expands.