Senior Network Engineer - Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Automation

$148,800 - $148,800/Yr

Citizens Bank - Woodbridge Township, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Woodbridge Township, NJ

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About the position

The Senior Network Engineer - Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Automation role at Citizens focuses on developing and maintaining automated network solutions across various public cloud platforms. The position emphasizes expertise in network automation, particularly using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python, and requires a strong understanding of networking concepts and security constructs in multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated network infrastructure solutions across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and Python to streamline network configuration and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network automation strategies and integrate them with cloud-native services.
• Automate Spine-Leaf architecture for hybrid-cloud application hosting.
• Develop automation builds to establish network security rules, ensuring secure and efficient traffic management.
• Develop automation builds for networking and security tools to ensure high availability, reliability, and visibility.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on network automation best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in multi-cloud & hybrid-cloud automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in networking, with at least 3 years focused on network automation.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VPCs/VNETs/VCNs, AWS TGW, Azure vWAN, OCI DRG, Private Links, DirectConnect, ExpressRoute, FastConnect, routing, switching, IPsec, VPNs, SG/NSG and Next Generation firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with Arista Spine-Leaf technologies, particularly CloudVision Portal.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks physical and virtual firewalls, including configuration and API management.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale environments, preferably within the financial sector.
• Familiarity with Network Monitoring and Management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or HashiCorp Cloud Engineer or Aviatrix ACE IaC are highly desirable.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Nice-to-haves

• Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or HashiCorp Cloud Engineer or Aviatrix ACE IaC are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off policy that exceeds mandatory requirements.