Remote Cloud Networking Architect

Socket.dev; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Cloud Networking Engineer to design, deploy, and operate cloud networking infrastructure across major cloud providers. The role covers VPC/VNet design, hybrid connectivity, edge networking, DNS, and the security controls that make cloud networking reliable and safe at scale.

The ideal candidate combines deep traditional networking knowledge with cloud-native patterns, has built production cloud networks at meaningful scale, and brings strong automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, networking, or related field.
• 6+ years of networking experience with significant cloud networking exposure.
• Hands-on cloud networking experience on at least one major cloud provider.
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, BGP, and modern networking fundamentals.
• Hands-on hybrid connectivity experience (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, equivalents).
• IaC for cloud networking, especially Terraform.
• Strong understanding of cloud security and network controls.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and service mesh fundamentals.
• Excellent troubleshooting and packet-level analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate cloud networking architectures including VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, and security groups.
• Build transit hub topologies using AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Virtual WAN, or GCP Network Connectivity Center.
• Design and implement hybrid connectivity using Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect, and VPN.
• Architect edge networking including CDN, global load balancing, and WAF integration.
• Implement DNS strategies including Route 53, Azure DNS, or Cloud DNS with hybrid resolution.
• Design private connectivity to managed services using PrivateLink, Private Endpoints, or Private Service Connect.
• Automate cloud networking with Terraform, providing infrastructure-as-code coverage across the network estate.
• Implement network security controls including firewalls, NACLs, security groups, and DDoS protection.
• Operate Kubernetes networking including CNI selection, ingress strategies, and service exposure patterns.
• Build observability for cloud networking including flow logs, traffic insights, and packet capture.
• Drive cost optimization including data transfer reduction and right-sizing of resources.
• Partner with security teams to harden the network perimeter and enforce zero-trust principles.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud networking issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Stay current with cloud networking platform updates and emerging patterns.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Cloud networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes networking

Job description

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Cloud Networking Engineer to design, deploy, and operate cloud networking infrastructure across major cloud providers. The role covers VPC/VNet design, hybrid connectivity, edge networking, DNS, and the security controls that make cloud networking reliable and safe at scale.

The ideal candidate combines deep traditional networking knowledge with cloud-native patterns, has built production cloud networks at meaningful scale, and brings strong automation