Network Engineer

Hertz•Atlanta, GA

9d•$95,000

About The Position

The Network Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining resilient network infrastructures that seamlessly integrate both on-premises and cloud-based environments. This position requires equal mastery of conventional networking technologies and cloud platforms, ensuring secure, efficient, and reliable connectivity across diverse workloads. Special attention is given to core networking protocols, DNS management, as well as advanced cloud systems such as AWS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred .
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent in both cloud and traditional networking.
Experience with Firewall technology, both physical and virtual appliances
Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and multi-cloud networking strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS (including BIND, Windows DNS, and cloud-based DNS), DHCP, and other foundational network protocols.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper), including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Strong skills in network topology design, LAN/WAN configuration, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
Advanced expertise in AWS networking services:
Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)
VPC Peering and Transit Gateway
Direct Connect and VPN Solutions
Elastic Load Balancing
Route 53 (cloud DNS management)
Security Groups and Network ACLs
Hands-on experience with network automation frameworks (CloudFormation, Terraform), as well as traditional network management tools.
Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools for both cloud and physical networks (e.g., CloudWatch, SolarWinds, AWS Config).
Thorough understanding of security best practices, network segmentation, and IAM policies applicable to both on-premises and cloud environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across all networking domains.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work with cross-functional teams.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent in both cloud and traditional networking.
Experience with Firewall technology, both physical and virtual appliances
Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and multi-cloud networking strategies.
Background in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and integration of network operations with agile workflows.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
Ability to influence
Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems
Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.
Ability to drive process and organizational change.
Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.
Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
Courageous leadership and accountability.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage network architectures for both traditional on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring robust connectivity and performance.
Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs for enterprise-level security and availability.
Administer, optimize, and troubleshoot DNS infrastructure, including internal and external DNS services, addressing resolution and management for hybrid networks.
Deploy and manage networking services within AWS, including VPC, Security Groups, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and Route 53, ensuring seamless interoperability with traditional networking.
Monitor network performance across all platforms and swiftly resolve connectivity or configuration issues, whether cloud-based or on-premises.
Automate network provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform), balancing automated cloud deployments with reliable physical network management.
Collaborate with architects, developers, and information security teams to deliver networking solutions that satisfy both legacy and modern infrastructure requirements.
Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and regulatory frameworks across all network systems.
Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution for network and DNS resources, both cloud and on-premises.
Stay current with advances in networking, DNS, and cloud technologies; propose enhancements to existing systems for greater efficiency and security.