AWS Cloud Network Engineer (Senior)

Drake International Philippines; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International Philippines is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design and migrate on-prem infrastructure to AWS/Azure, focusing on secure, scalable network architecture and production stability in a hybrid setup across Makati/Taguig and Cebu.

You will evaluate migration options, prepare landing zones, implement IaC with AWS CDK, and integrate critical network services such as Cisco ISE, DDI (QIP), Check Point and Zscaler connectors, ensuring secure remote access and robust

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on with AWS/Azure infrastructure and cloud networking.
• Experience configuring infrastructure in AWS or Azure and on-prem cloud integration.
• Strong enterprise networking knowledge: routing, switching, firewalls, IAM, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, monitoring, secure remote access.
• Hands-on with Cisco ISE/WLC, routers, Check Point/Cisco firewalls, and QIP DDI.
• Track record moving ISE/WLC from on-prem to cloud.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing infrastructure and design secure, scalable AWS/Azure target architecture.
• Prepare AWS landing zones, networking, security controls using AWS CDK (IaC).
• Migrate and integrate critical components (QIP, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds, Jump Server, Check Point, Zscaler).
• Evaluate migration approaches and perform migration testing, cutover, and stabilization.
• Document designs, troubleshoot, and support production readiness post-migration.

Skills

AWS/Azure infra

Cloud networking

IaC / AWS CDK

Security controls

Network monitoring

Remote access security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Cisco ISE

Cisco WLC

Check Point Firewall

QIP DDI

SolarWinds

Zscaler App Connectors

Jump Server/Bastion

Job description

Location: Makati / Taguig and Cebu

Setup: Hybrid; mid shift (1 PM - 10 PM)

A global technology and digital transformation company delivering AI, Cloud, Big Data, Automation, and IoT solutions is actively seeking Senior Cloud Network Engineer to join its expanding team in Makati/Taguig and Cebu.

Job Overview

Responsible for assessing, designing, and migrating selected on-premises infrastructure and security services to AWS/Azure, including cloud network architecture, automation, CI/CD, integration, and production stabilization.

Responsibilities

• Assess the existing infrastructure and design secure, scalable AWS/Azure target architecture.
• Prepare AWS landing zones, networking, security controls, and infrastructure using AWS CDK (IaC).
• Migrate and integrate QIP/Cygna Labs DDI, Cisco ISE, SolarWinds, Jump Server/Bastion, Check Point Firewall, and Zscaler App Connectors.
• Evaluate rehosting, refactoring, replacement with AWS-native services, or alternative AWS-compatible deployment approaches.
• Execute migration testing, production cutover, troubleshooting, and post-migration stabilization.

Required Qualification / Experience

• Degree in Information Technology or related course
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS/AZURE infrastructure, cloud networking (at least 5 years of experience)
• Proven experience configuring infrastructure in AWS (or Azure), including on-prem cloud integration.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking, including routing and switching, firewalls, identity and access management (IAM), DNS/DHCP/IPAM, network monitoring and management, and secure remote access.
• Strong hands-on experience with on-prem network infrastructure: Cisco ISE, Cisco WLC, routers, firewalls (Checkpoint / Cisco), DDI (QIP).
• With track record of moving ISE/WLC-type infrastructure from on-prem to cloud.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.