Cloud Network Engineer
About The Position
The Cloud Network Engineer will support the design, administration, security, and optimization of multi-cloud infrastructure, focusing on networking operations across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), as well as Palo Alto network security technologies. The role works with cloud architects, security teams, infrastructure engineers, and agency stakeholders to support cloud modernization initiatives in a large-scale government environment. Responsibilities include administering cloud networking services and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls through Panorama; maintaining cloud, hybrid, and datacenter connectivity; troubleshooting network performance and connectivity issues; supporting cloud migration and modernization; and contributing to security and compliance efforts. The engineer will collaborate across technical teams, maintain documentation and operational runbooks, and provide technical guidance to junior staff when needed. This is a contract position based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The stated pay range is $55.00–$65.00 per hour. The posting describes it as a contract role and notes that benefits for the temporary role may be available subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of enterprise infrastructure or network engineering experience.
- At least 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.
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, including 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 highly 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).
Responsibilities
- Manage and support networking services across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Configure and maintain VPCs, VNets, route tables, network peering, load balancers, network gateways, and DNS services.
- Monitor and optimize cloud network performance and availability.
- 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.
- Collaborate with enterprise security teams to support 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.
- Implement network segmentation and zero-trust security principles where appropriate.
- Participate in enterprise cloud transformation projects and support cloud adoption across state agencies.
- Evaluate and implement networking practices to improve scalability, security, and cost optimization.
- Assist with infrastructure modernization and application migration planning.
- Work 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 insurance, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Dental insurance, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Vision insurance, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
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