Sr. Cloud Network Engineer

Artifintech; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer (Architect) to design and implement secure, scalable cloud networks across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will configure cloud firewall services, interconnects, and VPCs while aligning networking with business objectives.

Responsibilities include leading migration of workloads behind cloud firewalls, integrating IaC with CI/CD, and collaborating with DevOps and cloud architecture teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform networks and firewalls.
• Proficiency with Terraform for IaC and Git version control.
• Strong knowledge of network security, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud network architectures across multiple cloud providers.
• Configure and manage cloud-native firewalls (AWS Network Firewall, Azure Firewall, Google Cloud Firewall).
• Design AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud interconnects.
• Build secure, scalable VPCs, subnets, and security groups; lead migration of workloads behind cloud firewalls.

Skills

Cloud networking

Terraform IaC

DevOps practices

Networking protocols

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud firewall configurations

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Network Engineer (Architect)

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Network Design and Implementation
• Architect, deploy, and manage secure cloud network infrastructures on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Configure and manage cloud-native firewalls, including AWS Network Firewall, Azure Firewall, and Google Cloud Firewall.
• Design and Configuring AWS direct connect, Azure Express route and Google Cloud Platform interconnects.
• Design and implement secure, scalable VPCs, subnets, and network security groups.
• Lead the migration of workloads and applications to operate behind cloud firewalls, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.

Automation and DevOps Practices

• Leverage Terraform to create, manage, and version Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for multi-cloud environments.
• Integrate IaC into CI/CD workflows to automate provisioning and scaling of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement tools for configuration management, monitoring, and automation.

Network Security and Compliance

• Design and enforce security policies using cloud-native tools like AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, and Google Cloud Platform Security Command Center.
• Perform regular audits of firewall configurations to ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related security incidents.

Performance Optimization and Collaboration

• Optimize network performance through monitoring and tuning of cloud networking components.
• Work closely with cloud architects, developers, and IT teams to align networking solutions with business objectives.
• Recommend best practices and emerging tools to enhance cloud network security and performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cloud network engineering, including hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform Networks and firewalls.
• Proven track record of migrating workloads and applications behind cloud firewalls.
• Proficiency with Terraform for IaC and version control systems like Git.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, HTTP, SSL) and security concepts.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) platforms like AKS, EKS, PKS or OpenShift etc.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Cloud Platform Operations Suite).

Preferred Skills

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Terraform Associate.
• Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud networking.
• Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN and software-defined networking principles.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in dynamic environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to security best practices.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract