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Network Engineer (Cloud)

[Company Name] is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to design, build, and maintain our cloud networking infrastructure. You will architect VPC layouts, manage hybrid connectivity between on-premise and cloud environments, and ensure low-latency, highly available network services. This role is perfect for a networking professional who is excited about applying traditional network engineering principles in modern cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement cloud network architectures including VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups
  • Configure and manage load balancers, CDNs, and DNS services for production workloads
  • Build and maintain hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN tunnels and Direct Connect / ExpressRoute links
  • Implement network security policies including firewall rules, NACLs, and micro-segmentation
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot latency, packet loss, and connectivity issues
  • Automate network provisioning and configuration using infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Collaborate with DevOps and security teams on zero-trust network architecture initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4+ years of network engineering experience with at least 2 years focused on cloud networking
  • Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, and other core networking protocols
  • Hands-on experience with AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, or Google Cloud VPC
  • Experience configuring and managing cloud load balancers (ALB, NLB, Azure Load Balancer)
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Understanding of network security principles including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation
  • Experience with network monitoring tools like Datadog, ThousandEyes, or CloudWatch

Nice-to-Have

  • Cloud networking certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
  • Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Envoy
  • Familiarity with SD-WAN solutions for multi-site connectivity
  • Knowledge of container networking (CNI plugins, Kubernetes network policies)
  • Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, or other next-gen firewall platforms in cloud

Tech Stack

AWS VPCAzure Virtual NetworkTerraformPalo Alto NetworksDatadogCloudflareBGPKubernetesDirect Connect

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual learning and development budget
  • Generous PTO policy

Interview Process

  1. 1Recruiter phone screen (30 min) — role fit and logistics
  2. 2Technical phone screen (45 min) — networking fundamentals and cloud concepts
  3. 3Architecture exercise — design a multi-region cloud network with hybrid connectivity
  4. 4On-site or virtual loop (3 hours) — troubleshooting scenario, security discussion, and team fit
  5. 5Offer and reference checks