Senior Cloud Network Engineer

**Job Title**: Senior Cloud Network Engineer
**Reports** **To**: Network Team Lead
**Location**: Remote

**About us**:
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**Role Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage our worldwide cloud and on-prem network infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role that requires a deep understanding of cloud networking in Azure and AWS, large-scale network migrations, and proactive problem-solving. You will be instrumental in ensuring the security, performance, and reliability of our global cloud and hybrid environments.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, contribute to high-impact projects, and collaborate with a team of industry experts. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding position that allows you to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Architect, implement, and optimize network infrastructure across Azure and AWS cloud environments, focusing on Nginx, Azure, and AWS load balancers.
- Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of on-premises and cloud network infrastructures.
- Proactively identify and troubleshoot network issues to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
- Lead and execute large-scale network migrations, including datacenter relocations, physical-to-virtual transitions, and cloud transformations.
- Deploy and manage load balancers (Nginx, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer) to optimize traffic distribution and ensure high availability.
- Ensure robust disaster recovery operations, including proactive planning and rapid response to critical network failures.
- Utilize advanced network monitoring and analysis tools to optimize performance and enhance scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Security, and DevOps to ensure seamless integration of cloud and on-premises networking solutions.
- Design and implement security best practices for both cloud and on-premise environments, including network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
- Design and implement security best practices for both cloud and on-premise environments, including network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
- Stay ahead of industry trends by continuously researching emerging technologies, best practices, and innovations in cloud networking.

**Required Qualifications**
- 10+ years of experience in senior network engineering roles.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking.
- 3+ years of experience managing and optimizing load balancers (Nginx, AWS ELB, Azure Load Balancer).
- Proven track record of executing large-scale network migrations across diverse environments (on-prem to cloud, datacenter moves, physical to virtual).
- Expertise in firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, network security, and high-availability architecture.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional documentation and communication skills to articulate network designs and troubleshooting processes.

**Education & Certifications**
- Cisco CCNP - **required**:

- AZ-305 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) - **required**:

- AWS Certified Advanced Networking - **required**:

- **At least one of**:

- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- LPIC-1
- LPIC-2
- CCIE or Fortinet Certified Professional in Network Security - **would be an asset**:

- Security Certifications like: CISSP (ISC)², CCSP (ISC)² - **would be an asset