Senior Cloud Network Engineer

AvidXchange, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AvidXchange, a leader in accounts payable automation, is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to enhance cloud networking solutions. This role offers a pivotal chance to innovate within a hybrid environment, focusing on designing scalable networks, enhancing security, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative setting and possess extensive cloud networking expertise.

Benefits

18 days PTO*

11 Holidays (8 company- recognized & 3 floating holidays)

401k Match up to 4%

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Onsite Health Clinic

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in cloud networking technologies and infrastructure design.
• Strong background in secure and scalable network solutions.
• Experience managing Firewall and Load Balancer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable network components across public cloud platforms.
• Enhance security posture of multi-cloud environments.
• Monitor Avid's multi-cloud networking environments and drive incident response.

Skills

Cloud Networking

Security Posture

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Role Overview

As a Senior Cloud Network Engineer, you will play a pivotal role within the Cloud Networking team, driving the development and optimization of cutting-edge networking solutions for our cloud infrastructure and PaaS, IaaS, SaaS applications, environments, and integrations. In this role, you will lead innovative network designs, act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple cloud technologies, and provide mentorship to team members, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration.

The Senior Cloud Network Engineer is preferred to sit out of our Charlotte, NC HQ (Hybrid - 3 days per week - Tues, Weds, Thurs).

What you'll do

• Design and implement scalable network components across public cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Enhance the security posture of multi-cloud environments, implementing advanced solutions to safeguard data and operations.
• Collaborate with security operations and architecture to address network security gaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement seamless integrations across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth within the Cloud Networking team.
• Monitor and manage Avid's multi-cloud networking environments, driving incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution to enhance system reliability.
• Lead enterprise networking efforts for routing/peering connectivity, SD-WAN, firewalls, load balancers, and all other critical infrastructure components.
• Support Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) initiatives, fostering cloud adoption and alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for cloud networking services, M&A integrations/migration projects, streamlining onboarding and operational efficiency.
• Implement networking best practices to optimize and simplify cloud platforms, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Established processes to ensure compliance with SOX and PCI standards, including detailed evidence creation and audit readiness.
• Research and introduce emerging cloud networking technologies and trends to simplify and modernize the network footprint.
• Provide architectural and engineering expertise across business units, collaborating with security and other technical teams.
• Act as the escalation point for networking-related issues, including security, resolving complex challenges and ensuring seamless team collaboration.
• Drive automation initiatives, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks enhancing scalability.
• Lead networking tech debt reduction initiatives, adopting best practices and optimizing existing infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain load balancing platforms, ensuring efficient traffic distribution and uptime.
• Support cloud disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies, ensuring minimal downtime and operational resilience.
• Monitor and improve networking metrics and KPIs, promoting operational excellence and accountability.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Advocated for automation to streamline day-to-day operations, reducing manual workloads and improving system efficiency.

What we're looking for

• 5 or more years of proven expertise in cloud networking technologies and infrastructure design within Azure, AWS, or similar public clouds
• Strong background in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results
• Experience mentoring team members and leading by example to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges
• Experience in managing Firewall and Load Balancer solutions
• Dependable, motivated, and adaptable engineer
• Project Management Skills, including managing complex projects
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on customer satisfaction
• Ability to multitask and conquer changing business priorities

Bonus Points

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field
• Azure and/or AWS networking certifications
• Experience supporting enterprise scale (2000 users+)

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange,mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. Thesethree mindsets represent our culture – who weare, who we’ve always been, and they guide usto improve every day.Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified as aGreat Place to Work . The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work.

Who you are:

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that meansyou arenot afraid of taking risks,winning bigorfacing the unknown.
• Someone who understands that business ispeople centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Focused onmaking a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential.

What you’ll get:

AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a publicly traded tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, competitive benefits and equity options. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place.

• 18 days PTO*
• 11 Holidays (8companyrecognized & 3floatingholidays)
• 16 hours per year ofpaid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage
• 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance
• 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability
• 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Providescounseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents
• Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents
• 401k Matchup to 4%
• Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange**
• Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance
• BrightDimeFinancialWellnessTool, offeredfree toteammates
• Perks at Work:free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items fromelectronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations,andmore
• Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250***
• Hybrid Workplace Flexibility
• Free parking

*Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year

**Must be full-time for at least 3 months

***Must be full-time for at least one year

AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.

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