Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer

Position Overview

Our client requires a senior Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer to lead cloud and on‑premises network design, implementation, and operations. The role focuses on hybrid connectivity, security, and reliability while supporting a range of enterprise technologies in a fully onsite environment.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity on a w2 basis with a rate of $62.00 to $72.25/hr and potential conversion to FTE. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Position  
-022026-10.

• ities
  
  Design, deploy, and maintain cloud‑based network solutions integrated with on‑premises infrastruc
• ture.
  
  Support hybrid cloud architectures and optimize networking performance and scalabi
• lity.
  
  Design, implement, and maintain on‑prem network solut
• ions.
  
  Perform network and low‑voltage cabling repair, troubleshooting, and remedia
• tion.
  
  Support and resolve issues across POS, video surveillance, physical access control, VoIP, LAN/WAN, hypervisors, and ser
• vers.
  
  Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud and on‑prem network sys
• tems.
  
  Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across environm
• ents.
  
  Implement automation and orchestration to streamline network operat
• ions.
  
  Optimize resource utilization using scripting and infrastructure‑as‑
• code.
  
  Implement and enforce security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and encryp
• tion.
  
  Ensure compliance with security policies and standards across environm
• ents.
  
  Partner with cloud architects, security teams, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business n
• eeds.
  
  Use monitoring tools to track network performance and infrastructure he
• alth.
  
  Provide reporting to management and technical t
• eams.
  
  Deliver ongoing support and rapid troubleshooting to minimize down
• time.

• required.
  
  Minimum 7 years in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related
• roles.
  
  Proven experience with cloud‑based and hybrid networking solu
• tions.
  
  Hands‑on experience with AWS and Microsoft
• Azure.
  
  Strong understanding of cloud and network security prac
• tices.
  
  Proficiency with networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and
• VPNs.Experience with network monitoring
• tools.
  
  Familiarity with automation and scripting such as Python, Ansible, or Terr
• aform.
  
  Experience with cloud networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, Cloud VPN, and Load Bala
• ncers.
  
  Familiarity with Windows Server environ
• ments.
  
  Experience with tools such as Git Hub, Zscaler, Crowd Strike, and SIEM platforms such as S
• plunk.
  
  Practical experience with Cisco UCS‑C, Microsoft Hyper‑V, Red Hat Linux, and UPS sy
• stems.
  
  Knowledge of environmental monitors, physical access control, video surveillance, intercoms, and portable network
• kits.
  
  Experience supporting VoIP systems, printers, scanners, kiosks, and POS sy
• stems.
  
  Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving s
• kills.
  
  Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced enviro
• nment.
  
  Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, lifting equipment, racking hardware, and working under