Cloud and Network Engineer

Zohorecruit; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Princeton, NJ is seeking a highly motivated Cloud and Network Engineer to migrate critical systems from on-prem to the cloud. You will deploy modern cloud technologies, strengthen cloud security, and help build a secure, scalable, high-performing cloud environment.

The role oversees operation, maintenance, security, and procedures of global computer and network systems (cloud and on-prem), with a hybrid schedule ( onsite 1 day per week in Princeton).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on cloud-based server and network administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure AWS infrastructure while migrating legacy systems.
• Manage AWS networking components and hybrid connectivity.
• Develop and maintain a global network architecture roadmap.
• Ensure security controls, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cloud networking expertise

Hybrid cloud architecture

Documentation skills

Flexibility with off-hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS cloud platform

VPCs

Transit Gateways

Load Balancers

WAFs

VPNs

Job description

Princeton, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

Full Time Direct Hire opportunity for ahighly motivated Cloud and Network Engineer responsible for migrating critical systems from on-prem to the cloud. This role will deploy modern cloud technologies, strengthen cloud security, and help build a secure, scalable, and high performing cloud environment.

The Cloud and Network Engineer will oversee the operation, maintenance, security, and procedures of the organization's global computer and network systems (Cloud based and on-prem).

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Operations & Migration: Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure while leading the migration of key legacy systems from on-premise environments .
  
• Network Architecture: Manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, transit gateways, load balancers, and VPNs
  
• Hybrid Connectivity: Oversee seamless hybrid cloud connectivity between AWS cloud assets and on-premises environments
  
• Roadmap & Strategy: Develop and maintain the global network architecture roadmap, evaluating new technologies that align with long-term business goals
  

Security, Compliance & Operations

• Security Enforcement: Implement robust network security controls, including security groups, firewalls, WAFs, intrusion prevention systems, antivirus, antispam, and patch management.
  
• Systems & Domain Management: Administer domain functions, server infrastructure, workstations, telecommunications, and end-user rights while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
  
• Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Manage business continuity planning, disaster recovery procedures, backup operations, and system stability
  
• Vendor & Asset Management: Handle vendor relationships, license agreements, and hardware/software procurement negotiations
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud-based server and network system administration.
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical work experience and industry certifications)
  

Certifications

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Preferred)
  

Technical & Operational Skills

• Deep expertise in AWS networking (VPCs, Transit Gateways, Load Balancers, WAFs, VPNs) and hybrid cloud architecture.
  
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewall management, and infrastructure hardening.
  
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to articulate technical strategy to executive leadership.
  
• Ability to work flexibly outside standard business hours or on weekends when required for maintenance or system updates.
  
• Willingness to report onsite to our Princeton, NJ office on a hybrid schedule (1 day per week or as needed)