Cloud Network Engineer

Sev1Tech LLC; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sev1Tech LLC is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to support the design and optimization of cloud infrastructure. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with a team of specialists to ensure network performance and security, while earning a competitive salary in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Cloud Network Engineering or 9+ years without a degree.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud networking tools.
• Cloud-related certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect required.

Responsibilities

• Design and establish cloud networks using AWS and Google Cloud.
• Lead network architecture design and maintain security.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient network resource usage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology

Cloud-specific certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network-related certifications (Cisco CCNA, CCNP)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Cloud Network Engineer to join our team. As the Cloud Network Engineer (Hybrid in Alexandria, VA), you will supporting a lead role in the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, ensuring network performance and security are maintained at optimal levels.

Working on a team consisting of Cloud Architects, Engineers, and Administrators supporting the enterprise, you will be responsibile for the following:

• Design, plan, and establish cloud networks using various cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
• Design network architectures considering high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Configure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, transit gateways, VPN connections, and other cloud network components.
• Analyze cloud network traffic patterns and optimize for performance.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure applications are using network resources efficiently.
• Implement Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), load balancers, and other strategies to optimize user access.
• Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications and troubleshoots the most complex network issues.
• Conduct various researches and analysis regarding new technology, network traffic, potential security risk, etc.
• Lead the network architecture design and optimization. Must have extensive knowledge of Internet, computer, routers, switches, firewall, etc.
• Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cloud Network Engineer role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.-OR-Minimum of 9 years of experience in a Cloud Network Engineer role.
• Experience focused on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS components and associated networking tools and services, such as AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, or GCP Cloud VPC.
• Experience in working with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with standard IT security practices such as encryption, certificates, and key management.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Cloud-specific certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer or Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer required
• Network-related certifications such as Cisco CCNA or CCNP, Juniper's JNCIA, JNCIS or CompTIA Network+ required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• DHS EOD - 1st priority
• Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice
• DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)

About Sev1Tech LLC

Founded in 2010, Sev1Tech provides IT, engineering, and program management solutions delivery.Sev1Tech focuses on providing program and IT support services to critical missions across Federal and Commercial Clients. Our Mission is to Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country.

Join the Sev1Tech family where you can achieve great accomplishments while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at:https://careers-sev1tech.icims.com/#joinSev1tech

For any additional questions or to submit any referrals, please contact: [e-mail]

Sev1Tech is anEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.