Cloud Network Engineer

$120,001 - $120,001/Yr

SAIC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is in search of an AWS Cloud Network Engineer to join a growing federal financial program. This individual will be responsible for managing the configuration, installation, and ongoing support of the Network Infrastructure which includes PaloAlto firewalls, Cisco VPN Concentrators, Cisco CSR devices, as well as Networking in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. The candidate for this position should have extensive hands-on technical skills designing and deploying various network technologies in cloud platforms. The scope of this position includes network design, implementation, and support for all components within cloud platforms. This position will need to be adept at monitoring the ongoing operation of the network and identifying potential issues and corrective actions as needed. Additionally, this candidate should have strong project management skills to ensure that all implementation details are identified and planned for to ensure seamless and successful implementation. The responsibilities include in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms, such as AWS, and comprehensive knowledge of cloud security best practices and the ability to implement security measures within cloud networks. A strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP, and OSPF is essential. The candidate should also have a strong understanding of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and subnets to meet the organization's performance and security requirements. Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and virtual networking concepts, as well as identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments, is also required. The role involves performing network maintenance and system upgrades, working with existing network administrators and engineers to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and Network Access Control in cloud platforms, and providing Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration, installation, and ongoing support of the Network Infrastructure including PaloAlto firewalls and Cisco devices.
• Design and deploy various network technologies in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Monitor the ongoing operation of the network and identify potential issues and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure seamless and successful implementation of network solutions through strong project management skills.
• Implement security measures within cloud networks following cloud security best practices.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Work with existing network administrators and engineers to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and Network Access Control in cloud platforms.
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Enterprise Network Engineering experience (Layer 2 and 3).
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Experience with cloud or on-prem devices such as Cisco and PaloAlto firewalls.
• Advanced level experience with at least two of the following: EIGRP, MPLS, BGP, and OSPF.
• Working technical knowledge of TCP/IP networks and standards (IEEE 802.1).
• Familiarity with network topologies such as MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, etc.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IPsec (AES 256), Firewall, IPS, route-maps, and NACLs.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP network technologies; DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NAT, and SSL.

Nice-to-haves

• 7+ years' experience managing network environment.
• AWS Advanced Networking Certificate.