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Location: Bothell, WA (Hybrid)

Remote: No

Rate– $55/HR

Below JD should be passed to the candidate. In addition:

• Large environment exposure
• Architecture / engineering mindset
• Matured methodology and process on creating infrastructure solutions
• Great communication skills
• Experienced with scrum / sprint methodologies

Cloud Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the network onboarding process for new users and systems into Cloud environment
• Provision and configure network resources in Cloud, ensuring compliance with security policies and government regulations.
• Implement secure network architectures, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, and network access control lists across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms.
• Configure and manage cloud networking services for secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure VPN Gateway, and transit gateways.
• Implement network security controls, such as security groups, network firewalls, and web application firewalls to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs using cloud services for flow logs, activity trails, and threat detection to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud network infrastructure.
• Conduct regular network assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network security policies, procedures, and documentation in compliance with security standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Cloud network-related issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud networking services, security features, and best practices across multiple platforms

Qualifications

• Experience with network onboarding and provisioning in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of government network security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA).
• familiar with NIST – 171 security framework, Azure Defender, AWS security hub, Guarduty, Macie.
• In-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices for secure network design and implementation in the cloud.
• Familiarity with security regulations, standards, and compliance requirements for cloud network environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services like VPCs, Direct Connect, VPN gateways, transit gateways, network firewalls, and web application firewalls across AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
• Strong understanding of network security controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools in the cloud.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Python, Terraform) for network configuration and management
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or similar are preferred.