Cloud Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to design, administer, and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with emphasis on Palo Alto security technologies. The role collaborates with cloud architects, security teams, and agency stakeholders to advance cloud modernization efforts.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep networking expertise, hands-on firewall administration, and strong capabilities in securing cloud connectivity for large-scale

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud networking operations across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Hands-on experience administering Palo Alto next-generation firewalls.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity and network security.
• Ability to work with cloud architects, security teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support networking services across AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Configure and maintain VPCs, VNets, route tables and peering.
• Monitor and optimize cloud network performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain firewall policies and security rules with Panorama.

Skills

Palo Alto

AWS

Azure

GCP

Network security

Firewall

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

VPN

IPSec

Job description

Seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to support the design, administration, security, and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure environments. This role will focus on cloud networking operations across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), while providing critical support for Palo Alto network security technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud-native networking, firewall administration, hybrid connectivity, network security, and enterprise cloud operations. This individual will work closely with cloud architects, security teams, infrastructure engineers, and agency stakeholders to support expanding cloud modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Network Operations

• Manage And Support Networking Services Across
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Configure And Maintain
• Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
• Virtual Networks (VNets)
• Route tables
• Network peering
• Load balancers
• Network gateways
• DNS services
• Monitor and optimize cloud network performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues across cloud and hybrid environments.

Palo Alto Network Security Administration

• Administer Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls using Panorama.
• Develop and maintain firewall policies and security rules.
• Support secure connectivity between state agencies, cloud environments, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Analyze and remediate security findings, vulnerabilities, and network incidents.
• Collaborate with enterprise security teams to ensure compliance with state security standards.

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Support

• Maintain secure cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-datacenter connectivity.
• Support VPN, IPSec tunnel, and routing implementations.
• Assist with migration initiatives from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Implement network segmentation and zero-trust security principles where appropriate.

Certifications

• Cloud Certifications
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
  • Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Security Certifications
  • Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
  • Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
  • CISSP
  • CCNP Security
• Networking Certifications
  • CCNP Enterprise
  • CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (Preferred)

The ideal candidate is a cloud networking professional who combines deep networking expertise with hands-on operational experience across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. They will have extensive experience administering Palo Alto firewalls, supporting secure cloud connectivity, and helping enterprise organizations modernize infrastructure through cloud adoption and migration initiatives.

This role is well-suited for an engineer capable of working independently while collaborating across infrastructure, security, and application teams in a large-scale government environment.

Skills

• Palo Alto, Panorama, AWS, Azure, Network security, Firewall, Cloud

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.