Cloud/Network Engineer

PCI Professional Services; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Professional Services seeks a Cloud/Network Integration Engineer to design and implement scalable, secure hybrid cloud networking in a remote US role. You will architect integrations across Azure, AWS, and on-premises data centers, ensuring high availability and performance.

Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, and DevOps to translate requirements into Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation deployments, while maintaining monitoring with Azure Monitor and AWS CloudWatch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of cloud networking experience including hybrid cloud integration.
• Experience configuring Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and VPN solutions.
• Hands-on with network monitoring/diagnostic tools in Azure and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy hybrid cloud connectivity solutions using Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and site-to-site VPNs.
• Manage integration of Azure and AWS with on-premises data centers ensuring high performance, low latency, reliability.
• Integrate cloud-native monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) for real-time monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with TSA stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Azure ExpressRoute

AWS Direct Connect

VPN configurations

Hybrid cloud networking

PowerShell/Python scripting

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

PCI Professional Services is seeking a Cloud/Network Integration Engineer! This position is remote and reports to the Program Manager.

As a Cloud/Network Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud network integrations. This position focuses on configuring and optimizing Azure, Direct Connect, and AWS networking environments to ensure seamless connectivity between hybrid cloud infrastructures.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security specialists, and DevOps engineers, to deliver highly available, resilient, and secure networking solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in hybrid cloud networking, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) connectivity.

Responsibilities include:

• Architect and deploy hybrid cloud connectivity solutions using Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and site-to-site VPNs.
• Manage integration of Azure and AWS environments with on-premises data centers, ensuring high performance, low latency, and reliability.
• Integrate cloud-native monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) for real-time network monitoring and alerting.
• Work closely with TSA stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud networking, including hybrid cloud integration.
• Strong expertise in configuring Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and VPN solutions.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, HTTPS, etc.) and security principles.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools in Azure and AWS environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Databricks network patterns, integration with Unity Catalog, and private endpoint configurations.
• Azure or AWS certifications (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty).
• Familiarity with TSA or federal government security compliance frameworks (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience with multi-cloud networking solutions, such as Aviatrix or Cisco SD-WAN.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.