Cloud Network Engineer
About The Position
Deloitte is hiring a Cloud Network Engineer for its Engineering and Product, Cloud Integrated Infrastructure team in Dallas, Texas. This client-facing role is part of the Project Delivery Talent Model, which supports long-term, onsite client service delivery with limited travel. The engineer will help financial services clients transform their cloud environments by designing, implementing, and operating secure, resilient network platforms across AWS, Google Cloud, and on-premises infrastructure. The role follows a “you build it, you run it” approach and focuses on building, automating, and optimizing foundational cloud network infrastructure and services. The engineer will design multi-cloud network architectures; establish hybrid connectivity; develop infrastructure as code and automation; configure cloud network services and security controls; and take ownership of platform reliability, performance, monitoring, and incident response. The role also includes maintaining technical documentation, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with engagement managers, project teams, and other functional and technical groups. Travel averages 10%, depending on the work and clients served. The estimated Texas compensation range is $84,600–$141,000, with potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional network engineering experience, with a strong focus on public cloud adoption at scale.
- Expert-level understanding of AWS and GCP, including internet application hosting, network segmentation, packet mirroring, and high availability and resiliency.
- Experience with B2B connectivity patterns, third-party architecture integrations, AWS PrivateLink, Google Cloud Private Service Connect, and hybrid connectivity solutions such as Direct Connect, Cloud Interconnect, and VPNs.
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols such as BGP, firewalls, and network security principles.
- Demonstrable experience building CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, Harness, Tekton, or Jenkins.
- Proficiency in Python and Go, with practical experience using test automation frameworks such as Terratest, Cucumber, Pytest-BDD, AWS Fault Injection Simulator, or Chaos Mesh.
- Familiarity with Agile development, DevOps, and SRE practices, along with adaptability, strategic thinking, and teamwork skills to translate complex requirements into consistent service offerings.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, network engineering, or a related technical discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to travel an average of 10%, depending on assigned work and clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor; ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, build and sustain professional relationships, and provide clear guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Active public cloud network-specific certification, such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty or Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer.
- Experience with advanced network security tools, including DDoS protection and sophisticated network intrusion detection or prevention systems.
- Familiarity with network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking concepts.
- Experience with container networking, including Kubernetes CNI and service mesh implementations.
- Working knowledge of financial services compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage AWS and GCP network architectures, including VPC/VNet design, subnetting, routing, IP addressing, and network segmentation.
- Establish and maintain secure, high-performance connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud environments using Direct Connect, Cloud Interconnect, VPNs, and SD-WAN integration.
- Develop and maintain cloud network infrastructure as code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and GCP Deployment Manager, including reusable modules and deployment blueprints.
- Configure and manage DNS routing, load balancing, API gateways, and content delivery networks.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud network resources; develop tools and scripts in Python, Go, or Bash.
- Own the reliability, performance, and availability of cloud network platforms; implement monitoring, alerting, and logging, and participate in on-call rotations for incident response.
- Implement network security controls and best practices, including NACLs, security groups, cloud firewalls, and network intrusion detection and prevention systems.
- Create and maintain documentation for network architectures, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across cross-functional delivery teams.
- Maintain attention to detail and quality, build professional relationships, prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and provide clear guidance to others.
- Communicate regularly with engagement managers, project team members, and functional or technical representatives, escalating matters that need management attention.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
- Benefits are associated with the Project Delivery Model; the posting refers applicants to a separate benefits document.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
