Principal Cloud Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Citizens; Johnston (RI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as a Principal Cloud Network Engineer, where you'll design and manage secure, automated infrastructures across multi-cloud environments. This hybrid role requires expertise in cloud networking, IaC tools, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture or cloud services.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS, Azure and OCI.
• Manage and optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS CloudWatch

Wireshark

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Description

3 Days Hybrid from any of our locations in RI, Iselin NJ, MA, Charlotte NC, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ

Role is not relocation eligible.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Network Engineer to join our team and play a key role in the design, deployment, and management of secure, standardized, and automated infrastructure across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments. This position is critical for enabling seamless connectivity between compute resources across public and hybrid-cloud, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS, Azure and OCI, ensuring CFG’s design principles
2. Design and implement hybrid-cloud environment utilizing Spine-Leaf architecture
3. Manage and optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and OCI FastConnect
4. Drive the product vision for a Multi-Cloud environment, ensuring a secure and repeatable network infrastructure
5. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing tools like Terraform and Ansible
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and integrate feedback into the product lifecycle
7. Create documentation and deliver knowledge-sharing presentations to help team members and internal customers
8. Use scripting languages like Ansible and Terraform to configure and manage network infrastructure
9. Troubleshoot networking and security issues and participate in a tier 3 on-call rotation

Qualifications, Education And Certifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
2. 5+ years of experience in network architecture or cloud services, with a focus on cloud networking and security
3. Proficiency in AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP native networking and security constructs
4. Experience in the design and deployment of Aviatrix multi-cloud platform
5. Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
7. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira
8. Experience in IP Networking (e.g., Spine and Leaf Architecture, routing, switching, IPsec, VRFs)
9. Strong knowledge of network monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and Splunk
10. Proficiency in using network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, tracert, NetMon)
11. Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate or Aviatrix ACE Professional or CCIE RS

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $123,200 - $184,800 per year plus an opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. Actual pay is based on various factors including but not limited to the work location, and relevant skills and experience.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.

Posting End Date: 05/30/2025

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking

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