Cloud Network Engineer

TEKsystems • Raleigh, NC

6d • $55 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cloud Network Engineer supports the design, administration, security, and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a focus on Palo Alto network security technologies. The role supports cloud networking operations, hybrid connectivity, firewall administration, and enterprise cloud operations for North Carolina cloud modernization initiatives. The position is a contract role based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is hybrid. Candidates must be able to work without sponsorship.

Requirements

• 7+ years of enterprise infrastructure or network engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting cloud networking environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking services.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services.
• Experience administering Palo Alto firewalls using Panorama.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN technologies, DNS, load balancing, and network segmentation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex network performance and connectivity issues.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and network security controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in North Carolina and must be able to work without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience within state government or large enterprise environments.
• Cloud migration and modernization experience.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, or Bicep.
• Experience supporting multi-cloud architectures.
• Understanding of Zero Trust security frameworks.
• Familiarity with DevOps and automation concepts.
• One or more desirable certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty; AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional; Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700); Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104); Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer; Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE); Palo Alto Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA); CISSP; CCNP Security; CCNP Enterprise; or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure (preferred).
• Experience with cloud platforms and networking technologies including VPC/VNet design, route tables, transit gateways, cloud interconnects, VPN technologies, load balancing, DNS services, and network monitoring.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, security policy management, IPSec VPN, network segmentation, identity and access management, Terraform, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and logging and SIEM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support networking services across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.
• Configure and maintain VPCs, VNets, route tables, network peering, load balancers, network gateways, and DNS services.
• Monitor and optimize cloud network performance and availability, and troubleshoot connectivity issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Administer Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls using Panorama; develop and maintain firewall policies and security rules.
• Support secure connectivity between state agencies, cloud environments, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Analyze and remediate security findings, vulnerabilities, and network incidents, and collaborate with enterprise security teams on compliance with state security standards.
• Maintain secure cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-datacenter connectivity; support VPN, IPSec tunnel, and routing implementations.
• Assist with migrations from on-premises environments to cloud platforms and implement network segmentation and zero-trust principles where appropriate.
• Participate in enterprise cloud transformation projects and support cloud adoption across multiple state agencies.
• Evaluate and implement networking best practices to improve scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Assist with infrastructure modernization and application migration planning.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and network operations personnel.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed