Platform Engineer - Cloud Networking

INTRALOT; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming solutions provider is seeking a Platform Engineer - Cloud Networking (AWS). This role focuses on optimizing AWS network architectures ensuring high performance for gaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a College Degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in Network Engineering and Cloud environments. Responsibilities include managing AWS VPC architectures, implementing security controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance real-time gaming experiences. Join us to redefine the gaming industry through innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Hybrid working model

Private Insurance

Extensive training program

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or DevOps.
• Practical experience running production systems in AWS.
• AWS certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize high-availability AWS network architectures.
• Build and maintain AWS VPC architectures supporting real-time workloads.
• Implement network security controls for compliance and data protection.

Skills

AWS Networking Services

Network Protocols

Security & Traffic Control

IaC & Automation

Monitoring & Diagnostics

Education

College Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Git

Job description

🎯Join INTRALOT as a Platform Engineer - Cloud Networking (AWS) - Powering Gaming Experiences!

At INTRALOT, we shape the future of gaming through innovation and technology. Our global presence, diverse culture, and dynamic teams set the foundation for a people‑first strategy. We’re looking for a Platform Engineer - Cloud Networking (AWS). Are you a passionate professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Intralot Canada we're transforming the gaming industry with scalable, reliable, and cutting‑edge systems. Here’s your chance to make a difference and grow with a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and collaboration.

Your Role

As a Platform Engineer with a focus on Cloud Networking, you’ll be responsible for the backbone that keeps our gaming platforms fast, secure, and always online. You will operate, and optimize low‑latency, high‑availability AWS network architectures that serve millions of players and real‑time transactional systems.

You will help ensure that our platforms scale instantly, withstand traffic spikes, meet strict regulatory requirements, and respond in milliseconds – because in gaming, every millisecond matters.

Operate & Design High‑Performance Gaming Networks

Build and maintain AWS VPC architectures supporting real‑time gaming workloads.

Optimize routing paths, connectivity, and integrations to reduce latency.

Secure & Govern Traffic at Scale

Implement network security controls using Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, Firewall Manager, and PrivateLink.

Enforce gaming‑industry compliance and data protection through segmented network architectures.

Connect Services, Players & Data

Manage connectivity for cloud services, transactional gaming systems, and real‑time game event streaming using:

• Transit Gateway
• Direct Connect
• Load Balancers (ALB/NLB/Gateway LB/ F5‑BIG IP LTM)

Automate Cloud Networking (IaC)

Manage networking infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, and GitOps workflows.

Build reusable network modules and enforce version control and peer‑reviewed deployments.

Observe, Measure & Troubleshoot Traffic

Implement deep network monitoring using:

• VPC Flow Logs
• CloudWatch
• ELK/EFK
• Grafana & Prometheus

Troubleshoot network latency, packet drops, routing inefficiencies, and scaling bottlenecks affecting real‑time gameplay.

Collaborate Across Platform & Game Teams

Work closely with DevOps, SRE, platform, and security engineers to ensure fast connections, secure communication, and uninterrupted gameplay.

What You’ll Bring

Education

A College Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.

Core Experience

• 3+ years in Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or similar.
• Practical experience running production systems in AWS.

Technical Skills

• AWS Networking Services: VPC, TGW, DX, Global Accelerator, Route53, NAT, ENI, Load Balancers.
• Network Protocols: DNS, BGP, TLS, VPN, IPsec, HTTP/2+, TCP/UDP optimization.
• Security & Traffic Control: WAF, SG/NACL, Firewall Manager, IAM, PrivateLink.
• IaC & Automation: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, Git, CI/CD.
• Monitoring & Diagnostics: CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, ELK, Grafana, X‑Ray.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty).

Mindset Fit for Gaming

Passion for low latency, global scalability, and highly available systems.

Thrives on solving complex traffic, routing, and performance challenges.

Commitment to automation, observability, and operational excellence.

Fluent in English and French (optionally), able to coordinate across teams delivering thrilling player experiences.

💡 Ready to make your next career move?

Apply now and help us build the future of talent at INTRALOT.

About Us: INTRALOT

A publicly listed company established in 1992, is a leading gaming solutions supplier and operator active in 40 regulated jurisdictions worldwide. With a global workforce of approximately 1,700 employees, INTRALOT is committed to redefining innovation and quality of services in the lottery and gaming sector, while supporting operators in raising funds for good causes.

INTRALOT has been awarded the prestigious WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Certification by the World Lottery Association. We always act with integrity and enjoy what we do.

Why Join Us

• 💸A competitive compensation package combined with additional benefits.
• 💻Hybrid working model.
• 🏥Private Insurance for you and your family.
• 📚An extensive training program upon induction and throughout employment.
• 🚀Exceptional opportunities to learn and develop in a multinational environment.
• 🌎Prospects for professional growth both locally and globally.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Must possess valid documentation to establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.

Security Requirements

Submission to, and ability to pass, a thorough pre‑employment background check by the required State or District Lottery and Intralot, Inc. is a requirement of employment. A pre‑employment drug screening is also a requirement.

Intralot, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer