[Remote] Cloud Network Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. They are seeking a Cloud Network Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing networking infrastructure across on-premises and cloud platforms. The role requires collaboration with the cloud team to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure cloud network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, implementation, and support of Cisco ASR-based on-premises network (Nexus
• Work with the cloud team for implementation and deployment of the cloud network architecture, ensuring that the solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure
• Planning, performing, testing, and documenting network posture to ensure proper/secure connectivity and operations within our cloud environments and external connections
• Ensure interoperability between applications that need to securely communicate
• Creating and maintaining necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to define technical requirements, develop network architecture, and identify risks and mitigation strategies

Skills

• At Minimum Four (4) to Eight (8) years proven experience with hands-on Network Architecture and/or Engineering
• Bachelor's degree. In lieu of degree Four (4) additional years of experience will be needed
• Hands-on experience in Cloud Environment in one or more of the cloud platforms listed above
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud networking and routing to include VPCs, subnetting, security groups, route tables, peering connections, direct connect direct connect gateway, IPv4, IPv6, dynamic routing, network performance monitoring, vpn, firewall, route53, MTIPS, and IPSEC
• Demonstrated knowledge of network architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices across routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Experience of at least one Infrastructure-as-Code tool (Terraform, CloudFormation, python, GitHub, etc.)
• Working knowledge of federal compliance and security standards
• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder
• No visa sponsorship available for this position
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD 'PUBLIC TRUST'; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Professional certifications related to cloud networking, such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty, Google Cloud Certified - Network Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Experience in designing and implementing hybrid cloud networking solutions
• Knowledge of container networking technologies, such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
• Master's degree in computer science or IT or Engineering or related disciplines
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent

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