Cloud Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable network architectures on AWS/Azure, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, route tables, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPNs.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across the AWS/Azure environments, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Implement and maintain network monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Implement and maintain inter-cloud networks based on CATOs sdwan/SASE architecture.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for network configurations in AWS and Azure.
• Collaborate with Security teams to implement and manage network security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network segmentation.
• Optimize network performance and cost efficiency within multi-cloud environments.
• Participate in the planning and execution of cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless network connectivity and minimal disruption.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS and Azure networking services, features, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and translate them into robust network solutions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of network standards and policies.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed to support critical network infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on AWS or Azure cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of AWS or Azure products and services, with in-depth knowledge of core networking services (VPC, EC2, S3, ELB/ALB, Route 53, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for network automation.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., CloudWatch, SolarWinds, Extrahop, etc.).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices in a cloud environment.
• Experience with implementing and managing network security controls (Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, to achieve business objectives.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly and concisely.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification.
• Experience with container networking (e.g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes network policies).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking architectures and technologies (e.g., AWS Direct Connect, VPN).
• Knowledge of SDWAN and SASE based wan networking and security architecures like CATO Networks.
• Experience with network performance optimization and cost management in AWS or Azure.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA).
• Exposure to serverless networking concepts (e.g., Lambda networking).