AWS Network engineer

Techwish - Manassas, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Manassas, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The AWS Network Engineer role focuses on developing, automating, and maintaining networking configurations in AWS environments. The position requires expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, network architecture design, and Cisco router management to ensure secure and efficient cloud-to-on-premises connectivity. The engineer will also be responsible for troubleshooting network issues, optimizing performance, and maintaining compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, automate, and maintain networking configurations using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
• Design and implement robust AWS networking solutions, including VPC configurations, subnets, routing tables, and NAT gateways.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers to establish reliable connections across on-premises and AWS environments.
• Manage and monitor AWS Direct Connect and Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN connections for secure connectivity.
• Configure and optimize firewall rules for AWS and on-premises network components to maintain network security.
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues in complex, multi-vendor environments.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, procedures, and policies.

Requirements

• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, including BGP, OSPF, and other advanced routing protocols.
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking services (VPC, Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway).
• Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) for automating networking configurations.
• Skilled in managing firewall rules and access controls to secure hybrid cloud environments.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex network environments.