AWS Network Engineer

Our client is looking for AWS Network Engineer (WFH)

Job Title: AWS Network Engineer (US)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of dedicated experience as an AWS Network Engineer or in a highly focused AWS networking role.
• Expert-level experience with AWS networking services, including but not limited to VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, and load balancers.
• Proven experience implementing and managing AWS network appliances (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with AWS network security features and best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly for complex cloud network issues.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and management tools specific to AWS.
• Proven experience and success with AWS network design and implementation.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices in a cloud context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (Highly Preferred).
• Experience managing cloud network environments in Azure and GCP (A plus)
• Familiarity with cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) (A plus).
• Experience with on-premises router, switch, and firewall technologies (A plus).

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust and secure AWS network solutions, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, Network ACLs, Transit Gateways, VPNs (site-to-site, remote access, and cloud-based connections), and Direct Connect.
• Implement and manage AWS Network Appliances, such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point, etc., ensuring their optimal performance and security within the AWS environment.
• Monitor and manage network performance within AWS environments, ensuring optimal functionality, security, and scalability of cloud resources.
• Collaborate with other IT teams for seamless network integration and support across various cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation of AWS network configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the IT Security team to implement robust network security controls within AWS, including access control lists (ACLs), firewalls (e.g., AWS WAF, Network Firewall), intrusion detection/prevention systems, and developing cloud network security policies.
• Provide technical support to internal users and external stakeholders for AWS network connectivity and related issues.
• Lead project management for various AWS network activities, including upgrades, implementations, and migrations within the cloud.
• Manage and optimize multi-cloud network environments (Azure, GCP), including configuration, security, and resource optimization, with a primary focus on AWS.
• Collaborate with external clients throughout the network lifecycle, delivering reliable and secure AWS network solutions that address their specific needs, from initial assessment to successful change implementation.