Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Pinnacle; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage global cloud and on-prem network infrastructure. This hands-on role emphasizes Azure and AWS networking, large-scale migrations, security, and high availability in hybrid environments.

You will deploy, tune, and monitor load balancers, collaborate with IT, Security, and DevOps, and stay ahead of cloud networking trends. A senior, self-driven professional is required to lead critical initiatives across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior network engineering roles.
• Hands-on with AWS and Azure cloud networking.
• Experience managing load balancers and large migrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and optimize network infra across Azure and AWS with load balancers.
• Ensure security, performance, and availability of hybrid networks.
• Lead large-scale migrations (datacenter relocations, cloud transformations).
• Deploy and manage load balancers (Nginx, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer).
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and DevOps for seamless integration.
• Design security best practices including network segmentation and firewalls.

Skills

Cloud networking expertise

Load balancer management

Troubleshooting

Documentation & communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty

CCIE or Fortinet Certified Professional

CISSP / CCSP (ISC)²

Tools

Nginx

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Reports to: Network Team Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our worldwide cloud and on-prem network infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role that requires a deep understanding of cloud networking in Azure and AWS, large-scale network migrations, and proactive problem-solving. You will be instrumental in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our global cloud and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and optimize network infrastructure across Azure and AWS cloud environments, focusing on Nginx, Azure, and AWS load balancers.
• Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of on-premises and cloud network infrastructures.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot network issues to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Lead and execute large-scale network migrations, including datacenter relocations, physical-to-virtual transitions, and cloud transformations.
• Deploy and manage load balancers (Nginx, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer) to optimize traffic distribution and ensure high availability.
• Ensure robust disaster recovery operations, including proactive planning and rapid response to critical network failures.
• Utilize advanced network monitoring and analysis tools to optimize performance and enhance scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Security, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration of cloud and on-premises networking solutions.
• Design and implement security best practices for both cloud and on-premise environments, including network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by continuously researching emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in cloud networking.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior network engineering roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking.
• 3+ years of experience managing and optimizing load balancers (Nginx, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer).
• Proven track record of executing large-scale network migrations across diverse environments (on-prem to cloud, datacenter moves, physical to virtual).
• Expertise in firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, network security, and high-availability architecture.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional documentation and communication skills to articulate network designs and troubleshooting processes.

Education & Certifications

• ANS-C01 (AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty) - preferred
• Preferred at least one of:
• LPIC-1
• LPIC-2
• CCIE or Fortinet Certified Professional in Network Security – would be an asset
• Security Certifications like: CISSP (ISC)², CCSP (ISC)² - would be an asset

This role requires candidates to have their core working hours aligned with business operations in either Europe or North America, depending on assignment. Successful candidates must be able to work within these time zones to support regional offices, ensure effective collaboration, and provide timely operational support. Flexibility may be required for occasional meetings or critical incidents outside of core hours.