Senior Cloud & Network Engineer
Cortrucent LLC.
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Cortrucent LLC. seeks a Senior Cloud & Network Engineer in Berlin, NJ to lead the design and management of IT environments, combining cloud and cybersecurity expertise. This hands-on role involves architecting secure solutions and working closely with clients and leadership.
Candidates should have over 5 years in cloud and network engineering, possess Microsoft certifications, and demonstrate strong technical capabilities in hybrid cloud infrastructures and security measures.
Join Cortrucent to drive innovation and ensure robust IT security frameworks for our clients.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and networking.
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft ecosystem and networking fundamentals.
- Proven experience deploying and managing security technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud environments.
- Implement and manage security solutions across client environments.
- Lead deployment of infrastructure and security solutions.
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Job description
This is hands‑on engineering with strategic upside. Client‑facing. High accountability.
At Cortrucent Security, we do more than safeguard businesses — we empower them to thrive through IT innovation, cybersecurity, and business transformation.
Our mission: to protect what matters most while helping organizations unlock new opportunities for growth.
We believe security isn’t just defense — it’s resilience, adaptability, and confidence in a digital‑first world. The standard starts with us.
- Tested Experience – Proven, trusted, and dependable.
- Real Accountability – Ownership, integrity, and responsibility.
- Urgency to Improve – Momentum, progress, and relentless drive.
- Straight Talk – Honest, direct, and clear.
- Trusted Results – Proven, measurable, and impactful
Cortrucent LLC is seeking a Senior Infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of client and internal IT environments. This role combines deep technical expertise across cloud, on‑premise infrastructure, and cybersecurity with pre‑sales engineering and solution design.
You will be responsible for delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions while also partnering with leadership and sales to scope and architect client engagements. This is a hands‑on role requiring both engineering execution and strategic input.
- Design, deploy, and manage hybrid environments across cloud (Azure/M365/AWS) and on‑premise infrastructure
- Administer and support core platforms, including:
- Networking (firewalls, VPNs, SD‑WAN, Switching, VLANs & routing)
- Hyperconverged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix, HCI stacks)
- Business‑critical applications
- Ensure high availability, performance optimization, and disaster recovery readiness
- Support software development and data teams
- Lead infrastructure migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives
- Support identity, access, and Zero Trust frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver end‑to‑end IT solutions.
Security Engineering & Operations
- Implement, configure, and manage security solutions across client environments, including:
- Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
- Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA) and identity security
- Microsoft 365 and Azure security (MFA, Conditional Access, etc.)
- Conduct and remediate:
- Vulnerability assessments and scanning
- Penetration test findings
- Security audits and compliance gaps
- Monitor and respond to security events, ensuring timely remediation and risk reduction
- Enforce security best practices and “secure‑by‑design” architecture
Pre‑Sales Engineering & Solution Design
- Partner with leadership and sales to:
- Scope technical requirements for prospective clients
- Design secure, scalable IT and security solutions
- Assist in developing statements of work (SOWs) and project estimates
- Participate in client‑facing meetings as the technical subject matter expert
- Translate business needs into actionable technical architectures
Implementation & Delivery
- Lead deployment of infrastructure and security solutions (hardware and software)
- Perform system installations, configurations, and cutovers
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with best practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks
- Provide after‑hours and on‑call emergency support as required, including evenings, weekends, and during critical maintenance windows or incident response situations
- Coach, mentor, and support junior engineers and technical staff
- Act as a technical escalation point for complex issues
- Collaborate closely with leadership on technology strategy and service offerings
- Drive continuous improvement across processes, tooling, and service delivery
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and networking.
- Strong hands‑on experience with:
- Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, M365, Active Directory)
- Networking experience fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, routing)
- Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V, AHV)
- Endpoint and identity security controls
- Active Microsoft Cloud Certifications, such as:
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert (MS-102 or equivalent)
- Active CCNA or Network+
- Proven experience deploying and managing security technologies
- Ability to scope, design, and deliver client solutions end‑to‑end
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship — current or future
- Certifications like AZ-500, CCNP, Security+, ISC2 CC, CISSP or CCSP.
- Consulting or Managed Service Provider (MSSP, MSP) background.
- Familiarity with compliance & security frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, ISO, HITRUST, etc.)
A hybrid thinker — part architect, part engineer.
Passionate about secure, scalable cloud solutions.
A proactive problem‑solver with a “get it done” mindset.
Accountable, adaptable, and eager to keep learning.
Internally, we operate on five principles — Forge the Craft, Own the Outcome, Run with Urgency, Give It Straight, and Earn the Result. If those resonate, you’ll fit here.
- Willingness to work occasionally on weekends and holidays based on workload.
- Availability for after‑hours on‑call emergency support.
- Meets deadlines and milestones set by leadership, with proactive communication when risks or blockers arise.
- Extreme attention to detail and a commitment to doing the work the right way the first time — no quick patches, no temporary fixes left in place, and no shortcuts that create future technical debt.
- Reliable transportation.
- Client‑Focused & Adaptable — Maintains client context, empathy, and urgency in every engagement; adapts quickly to changing priorities and client needs; goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional experiences.
- Clear & Collaborative Communicator — Communicates clearly and confidently with clients and teammates; builds positive relationships and works well within a team.
- Strategic Thinker, Hands‑On Doer — Balances strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
- Problem Solver & Continuous Improver — Proactively identifies issues, proposes solutions, and pushes for continuous improvement; strives for excellence in every engagement.
- Accountable End‑to‑End — Takes ownership of tasks and solutions from start to finish — including thorough testing, validation, and documentation — and drives results with minimal supervision.
- Disciplined in Delivery & Detail — Consistently meets deadlines and milestones with proactive communication when risks or blockers arise; commits to doing the work the right way the first time — no quick patches, no temporary fixes left in place, and no shortcuts that create future technical debt.
- Leadership Mindset — Mentors and supports teammates; focused on team development and raising the bar for the group.
- Successful delivery of secure, scalable infrastructure solutions
- Reduced client risk through effective security implementation and remediation
- High client satisfaction and trust in technical leadership
- Growth and development of junior engineering team members
- Direct impact on client success and company growth
- Exposure to diverse technologies and environments
- Opportunity to shape solutions, standards, and strategy
- Collaborative leadership and engineering culture
- Continuous learning and certification support.
- Work with cutting‑edge cloud and security technologies.
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