Sr. Cloud Network Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is seeking a Sr. Cloud Network Engineer (Architect) to design and implement secure, scalable cloud network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. You will configure cloud firewalls, interconnects, and VPCs while migrating workloads to operate behind security controls.

The role emphasizes Terraform-based IaC, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with DevOps, developers, and IT teams to optimize performance and security.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud networking and firewalls.
• Experience migrating workloads behind cloud firewalls.
• Proficiency with Terraform for IaC and Git.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, HTTP and SSL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Configure cloud-native firewalls and interconnects (direct connect/express route/interconnect).
• Lead migration of workloads to behind cloud firewalls with secure connectivity.
• Collaborate with DevOps for IaC, CI/CD and automation.
• Monitor and optimize network performance and security posture.

Skills

AWS networking

Azure networking

GCP networking

Terraform

Git

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Network protocols

Security concepts

Tools

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Google Cloud Operations Suite

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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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.

QUANTUM 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. QUANTUM 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 QUANTUM 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