Senior Cloud Network Engineer

The Role: Establish daily priorities and activities relating to all cloud and network infrastructure, including designing, implementing, and managing global hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role operates in a hands-on, high-tech, operational capacity and works closely with Information Systems leadership to define and execute strategic goals for cloud networking, security, connectivity, and automation. 

In-Office Position: At Strategy, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are in-office days with Fridays as work-from-home. 

Your Focus: 

Cloud & Network Architecture 

• Manage full life-cycle processes (define, design, develop, deploy) for projects related to the modernization, upgrade, and ongoing maintenance of hybrid and multi-cloud network infrastructure. 
• Design, implement, and support cloud network architectures across AWS VPC, Azure vNet, and GCP VPC including routing, segmentation, security policies, and traffic flows. 
• Engineer high-availability cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Cloud Interconnect, Site-to-Site VPN, IPSec, BGP, and other hybrid routing mechanisms. 
• Support cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP for all network-related activities, ensuring secure and optimized cloud performance. 

Cloud Security, Routing & Traffic Engineering 

• Implement and maintain cloud-native security controls: AWS Security Groups & NACLs, Azure NSGs/ASGs, GCP firewall rules, and cloud routing policies. 
• Deploy and maintain cloud load balancing solutions (ALB/NLB, Azure Load Balancer, Azure App Gateway, GCP GLB). 
• Integrate cloud networking with Zero Trust security principles and identity-based segmentation. 

Automation & Monitoring 

• Deploy cloud-native monitoring and logging solutions (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Operations Suite) and integrate with enterprise NMS tools. 
• Build and maintain automated network provisioning pipelines using Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, and CI/CD tooling. 
• Promote automation and operational efficiency across security, systems engineering, and cloud operations teams. 

Operational Support & Leadership 

• Serve as a key escalation point for complex cloud and network issues across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem environments. 
• Prepare management reporting on network health, cloud uptime, connectivity incidents, and performance trends. 
• Develop and maintain operational best practices for cloud networking, security, and monitoring. 
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver scalable cloud network initiatives. 

Strategic Research & Governance 

• Evaluate emerging cloud networking technologies and propose strategic improvements. 
• Identify and implement cost-effective cloud connectivity, routing, and security solutions. 
• Document cloud architecture standards, network design changes, and operational procedures. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 4+ years experience in a corporate IT environment. 
• 2–4 years hands-on experience designing and supporting cloud and hybrid network architectures. 
• Hands-on experience with: 
• AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, Route 53, NAT Gateway 
• Azure: vNet, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, NSG/ASG, Private Link, Azure Firewall 
• GCP: VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, HA VPN, Cloud Router, Cloud Armor 
• Experience designing and supporting multi-cloud connectivity and advanced routing (BGP, IPSec tunnels, hub/spoke, global routing). 
• Experience with Terraform for network automation. 
• Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet or similar cloud firewalls. 
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, routing design, and segmentation. 
• Working knowledge of SNMP, TACACS+, RADIUS, IPSec, IPv6 and network security frameworks. 
• Expertise in Python for automation, orchestration, and tooling. 
• Proficiency in regular expressions (regex). 
• Excellent troubleshooting skills across cloud networking, virtual firewalls, and hybrid environments. 
• Ability to lead large-scale network/cloud projects. 
• Exceptional communication, customer support, and prioritization skills. 
• Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Microsoft AZ-700, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or Cisco CCNP.

Strategy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other legally-protected basis.

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