Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Swift; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 101,303 - 188,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no premium

Retirement plan with matching 401(k)

Job summary

Swift is seeking a Cloud Networking Engineer based in Virginia. This role focuses on designing and managing AWS networking components, ensuring operational reliability and security while collaborating across regions.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of relevant experience and a degree in Computer Science. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance with no premium costs and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud networking, infrastructure, or platform engineering.
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking constructs such as VPC, subnets, and gateways.
• Practical experience in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate cloud networking components.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues across cloud services.
• Contribute to operational tooling and documentation.

Skills

Cloud networking

AWS networking constructs

Infrastructure-as-Code

TCP/IP networking

Network security concepts

Linux environments

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We move value across borders, through cities and overseas, supporting the global economy with precision, pace and trust.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and operate cloud networking components within the AWS Landing Zone (VPCs, subnets, routing, gateways, load balancing)
• Build and maintain standardized, reusable networking patterns for application teams
• Implement and support hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and, where applicable, Direct Connect
• Partner with security and platform teams to apply network security controls and segmentation
• Support onboarding of application teams by integrating networking requirements into landing‑zone‑approved patterns
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and connectivity issues across cloud services
• Contribute to operational tooling and documentation for network observability and support

What To Expect

• Ownership of assigned networking services and components within the cloud platform
• Collaboration across regions and time zones in an Agile squad model
• Exposure to real‑world enterprise networking and security challenges in AWS
• A strong culture of learning, automation, and continuous improvement
• Participation in a 24/7 on‑call support rotation for critical services
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud networking, infrastructure, or platform engineering
• Hands‑on experience designing and operating AWS networking constructs (VPC, subnets, routing, NAT, gateways, load balancing)
• Practical experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing, firewalling, and traffic flows
• Experience working with network security concepts such as segmentation, security groups, and NACLs
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, with Git‑based workflows
• Strong collaboration skills and a sense of ownership for operational reliability

Strong Differentiators

• Experience with Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, or hybrid architectures
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone / Control Tower environments
• Knowledge of AWS network security services (Network Firewall, WAF, Shield)
• Experience designing multi-account and multi-region architectures

Why Join SWIFT

• Work on high-impact infrastructure supporting a global financial network
• Influence cloud networking architecture at enterprise scale
• Be part of a highly mature AWS and platform engineering organization
• Solve complex security, scale, and connectivity challenges
• Clear path toward Principal Engineer / Architect roles

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• AWS and/or networking certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking, security certifications)

Estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia: $101,303 USD to $188,135 USD per year. Salary may vary based on job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no premium costs for employees and their families, and a retirement plan plus matching 401(k).