Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid Cloud)

testnisc; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NISC is seeking a Platform & Infrastructure specialist to help keep our hybrid cloud networking resilient and secure. You will work across the Cloud Networking team to design and maintain solutions that protect member data while ensuring speed and reliability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with networking, cloud infrastructure, Linux, and automation tools, and are committed to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of related experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, NTP, OSPF, BGP, VPNs, and network security fundamentals.
• Experience with or exposure to enterprise networking platforms and cloud services.
• Working knowledge of Linux and command-line administration.
• Experience scripting with Python, PowerShell, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Build KPI dashboards that monitor network and application SLAs.
• Lead design and development of low-latency infrastructure for distributed systems.
• Lead hybrid cloud network topology design and deployment using best practices.
• Oversee containerized network topologies and related automation.
• Manage vendor relationships and cloud connectivity strategies.
• Advise on vulnerability practices and coordinate remediation efforts.
• Develop maintenance plans and coordinate cross-team work.
• Maintain documentation and SOPs, and contribute to knowledge bases.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours maintenance.

Skills

Networking concepts

Cloud infrastructure

Linux

Python/PowerShell

Terraform/Ansible

Docker/Kubernetes

Security fundamentals

Vulnerability management

Observability/Monitoring

Team collaboration

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

SonicWall

Arista Networks

Extreme Networks

Linux

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

NISC is seeking a Platform & Infrastructure specialist to help keep our hybrid cloud networking resilient and secure. You will work across the Cloud Networking team to design and maintain solutions that protect member data while ensuring speed and reliability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with networking, cloud infrastructure, Linux, and automation tools, and are committed to continuous learning.