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First Advantage · 4 weeks ago

Senior Cloud Network Engineer (US Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

First Advantage is a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to assist in the planning, coordination, design, installation, configuration, and connectivity of network systems and cloud-based services, ensuring stable operation of multi-cloud data networks.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure network capacity and network security meets existing and future requirements

Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network performance statistics and reports

Define, evolve and contribute best practices for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network-based infrastructure, primarily within AWS network and network security boundaries

Design centralized cloud connectivity patterns to ensure a consistent network and security access policy is achieved

Collaborate with network, security, engineering, cloud, and automation teams on implementing latest features of AWS

Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network deployments including VPC, transit gateways, routing, remote VPN, Direct Connect and Security Appliances

Manage and ensure effectiveness of cloud-based customer facing network systems as well as CSP to CSP connectivity and CSP to on-premises connectivity

Approve and administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights as it pertains to network devices and technologies

Qualification

AWS Solutions ArchitectAzure Administrator AssociateMulti-cloud networks managementPalo Alto NGFWCloudFormationTerraformJavaScriptPythonAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilitiesTeam collaboration

Required

Four-year university degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 7+ years equivalent work experience

7-10+ years' experience managing and configuring multi-cloud networks

Excellent understanding of large interconnected networks, including IP overlap, static routing protocols

Experience with Palo Alto NGFW, Cloud NGFW, Panorama and Stata Cloud logging

Experience with engineering, operating and administrating networking in Public Cloud architectures (Azure/AWS)

Understanding of orchestration and automation methodologies pertaining to AWS (CloudFormation), Azure (ARM and BICEP), or Terraform

Proficient at developing in any of the following: JavaScript, Python, Java, .NET, or similar languages

Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and telecommunications principles

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

For compliance reasons, all personnel must be United States Citizens and have, for 3 of the past 5 years, resided in the United States OR worked for the United States overseas in a federal or military capacity OR be a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas

Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations

Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language

Keen attention to detail

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Exceptional documentation & technical writing skills

Passionate about providing a high quality of service and believes in relentless customer satisfaction

Promote a strong work ethic with the ability to meet commitments & deadlines

Ability to maintain ownership & independence in a fast-paced high volume environment