Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant

Pacific Life • Charlotte, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Life is actively seeking a talented Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant to join their dynamic cloud platform team in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Newport Beach, CA. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor and technical leader, guiding cloud and network teams through the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The consultant's expertise will be critical in architecting, implementing, and optimizing global cloud infrastructure and networking solutions to achieve peak performance, robust security, and cost-effective outcomes. The individual will be part of a highly skilled team, integral to the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance platforms, and automation tooling. They will also provide expert consultation and guidance, helping build a world-class suite of cloud-enabled capabilities and driving innovation in cloud networking.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or network engineering roles, with at least 5 years specializing in public cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with networking services in at least two of the four major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP); multi-cloud proficiency highly preferred.
• MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Experience working as part of a Scrum or Agile team.
• Strong background in the following areas: compute & storage, network, security, software development, data analytics.
• Mastery of core networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS) and cloud networking (AWS: VPCs, Cloud WAN, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect; Azure: VNets, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN; OCI: VCN Networks, Dynamic Routing Gateway).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Tanium, etc.).
• Effective communicator with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience writing Terraform modules.
• MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering.
• Professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate).
• Cisco CCIE or CCNP certification.
• Experience with micro-segmentation technologies.
• Experience with python, bash, HLC, and PowerShell as well as the command-line interface that support all major CSPs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud engineering and cloud networking across multiple major Cloud Service Providers, as well as hybrid connectivity solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of on-premises and cloud network infrastructures to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.
• Develop tailored cloud and networking strategies, detailed roadmaps, and technical designs that align with business goals, security mandates, and financial parameters.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to key areas, contributing to the development of functional strategy and process improvements.
• Design and implement resilient, scalable, and secure cloud and network architectures spanning multi-cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Cloud WAN, AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, VPNs).
• Architect and deploy advanced security solutions, including cloud firewalls (Imperva WAF, NWFW), network segmentation (VPC/VNet peering, micro-segmentation), and DDoS mitigation techniques.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry’s best practices, regulatory standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI), and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, risk management, application, and support teams to review design and test plans, determine potential gaps, and develop alternative solutions.
• Deliver software programs, scripts, configuration files, and other programming artifacts using tools such as AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Lead and deliver complex cloud network migration and modernization initiatives from planning through execution.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform preferred) to automate deployment and management of cloud and network resources.
• Enhance system and network performance via traffic engineering, load balancing, and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) configurations.
• Monitor system and network performance, recommend and automate corrective actions, and ensure end-to-end availability and performance of mission-critical services.
• Produce comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, design specifications, operational runbooks, and client-facing presentations.
• Communicate complex details in a way that is understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees