Senior Cloud Network Engineer (US Remote)

First Advantage • Vinings, GA

54d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Cloud Network Engineer’s role is to assist in the planning, coordination, design, installation, configuration and connectivity of network systems and cloud-based services to ensure the stable operation of FA multi-cloud data networks. The Sr. Network Engineer will also resolve FA network incidents in a timely and accurate fashion in a 24x7x365 day operational environment.

Requirements

• Four-year university degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 7+ years equivalent work experience.
• 7-10+ years' experience managing and configuring multi-cloud networks
• Excellent understanding of large interconnected networks, including IP overlap, static routing protocols
• Experience with Palo Alto NGFW, Cloud NGFW, Panorama and Stata Cloud logging.
• Experience with engineering, operating and administrating networking in Public Cloud architectures (Azure/AWS).
• Understanding of orchestration and automation methodologies pertaining to AWS (CloudFormation), Azure (ARM and BICEP), or Terraform.
• Proficient at developing in any of the following: JavaScript, Python, Java, .NET, or similar languages.
• Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and telecommunications principles.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. In addition to our standard pre-employment background check and drug screen, you will be required to undergo additional checks to obtain an LAR certification via the the proper channels in order to be in this role.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Exceptional documentation & technical writing skills.
• Passionate about providing a high quality of service and believes in relentless customer satisfaction.
• Promote a strong work ethic with the ability to meet commitments & deadlines.
• Ability to maintain ownership & independence in a fast-paced high volume environment.
• Ability to maintain a sense of professionalism & urgency in all customer communications.

Nice To Haves

• Azure Administrator Associate or AWS Solutions Architect certification a plus
• Understanding of CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Deliver) software development principles and use of Visual Studio and GIT.
• Global network experience working with staff and venders in other time zones and countries.
• Experience with multi-cloud fabric exchanges
• Experience with Zscaler Private Access

Responsibilities

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure network capacity and network security meets existing and future requirements.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports.
• Define, evolve and contribute best practices for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network-based infrastructure, primarily within AWS network and network security boundaries.
• Design centralized cloud connectivity patterns to ensure a consistent network and security access policy is achieved.
• Collaborate with network, security, engineering, cloud, and automation teams on implementing latest features of AWS.
• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network deployments including VPC, transit gateways, routing, remote VPN, Direct Connect and Security Appliances.
• Manage and ensure effectiveness of cloud-based customer facing network systems as well as CSP to CSP connectivity and CSP to on-premises connectivity.
• Approve and administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights as it pertains to network devices and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees