Principal Cloud Network Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Citizens is seeking a Senior Network Architect to design and deploy cloud networks across AWS and Azure from multiple locations in the RI region. The role emphasizes a hybrid-cloud approach with Spine-Leaf architecture and secure connectivity.

You will own IaC practices using Terraform and Ansible, lead cross-functional collaboration, and document architectural decisions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cloud networking, with strong security knowledge and AWS/Azure expertise.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud networking

AWS networking

Azure networking

IaC (Terraform)

Ansible

Aviatrix multi-cloud

Networking security

Spine-Leaf architecture

Troubleshooting

Jira / Agile

Documentation

Communication

Wireshark

CCIE RS

Direct Connect / ExpressRoute

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Harness

Job description

Description

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

Role is not relocation eligible.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure, ensuring CFG’s design principles

• Design and implement hybrid-cloud environment utilizing Spine-Leaf architecture

• Manage and optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.

• Drive the product vision for a Multi-Cloud environment, ensuring a secure and repeatable network infrastructure

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing tools like Terraform and Ansible

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and integrate feedback into the product lifecycle

• Create documentation and deliver knowledge-sharing presentations to help team members and internal customers

• Troubleshoot networking and security issues and participate in a tier 3 on-call rotation

Qualifications, Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience in network architecture or cloud services, with a focus on cloud networking and security

• Proficiency in AWS and Azure native networking and security constructs

• Experience in the design and deployment of Aviatrix multi-cloud platform is a plus

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Harness and Ansible

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira

• Experience in IP Networking (e.g., Spine and Leaf Architecture, routing, switching, IPsec, VRFs).

• Strong knowledge of network monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and Splunk.

• Proficiency in using network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, tracert, NetMon).

• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate or Aviatrix ACE Professional or CCIE RS

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Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $123,200 – $184,800 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, 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 every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

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

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

10/30/2026