Cloud Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade cloud network architectures across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Configure and manage hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, including:
• AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and CloudWAN
• VPN tunnels, private interconnects, and ExpressRoute (Azure)
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to enforce cloud networking best practices.
• Build infrastructure using Terraform, including modular and reusable networking templates.
• Harden cloud environments by implementing NACLs, routing policies, firewall rules, and segmentation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance, latency, and connectivity issues using tools such as CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, Wireshark, and ELK Stack.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for cloud-related network outages.
• Document all network designs, standards, and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure/networking engineering.
• Expert-level skills in AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud networking services.

Hands-on experience with:

• Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, CloudWAN
• VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, NACLs, Security Groups
• Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Cloud Interconnect
• Proven Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform (modular development and Git workflows).
• Proficiency in Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, AKS) networking components: CNI plugins, ingress/egress controllers, service mesh.
• Familiarity with Istio, Karpenter, and container-native load balancing.
• Experience supporting regulated or security-sensitive environments (e.g., financial institutions).

Nice to Have:

• Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Certifications (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Azure Network Engineer Associate)