Staff IT Cloud Network Engineer

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Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and highly technical Staff IT Cloud Network Engineer to join our fast-paced, high-growth organization. In this role, you will drive the architecture, implementation, and support of our cloud network solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in cloud networking and routing technologies, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure cloud network infrastructure Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network architectures in public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, VPNs, NAT gateways, and firewalls across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proactively collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate networking with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and CI/CD pipelines. Deploy and manage hybrid cloud connectivity solutions such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and GCP Cloud Interconnect. Build and mature observability for cloud network deployments, monitoring performance and availability using native and third-party tools. Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective, lasting solutions. Implement and maintain network security controls, including Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), Security Groups, and network segmentation strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, standards, and operational procedures.

Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical field, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent military experience. 5-10 years of relevant work experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on cloud environments. Strong, hands-on experience with one or more major cloud providers: AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53), Azure (VNet, NSG, ExpressRoute), or GCP (VPC, Cloud Interconnect). Solid understanding of fundamental networking protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and firewalls. Demonstrated experience with hybrid cloud networking and deploying VPN/IPSec tunneling solutions. Preferred Qualifications Professional cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog). Scripting skills in Python or another relevant language for network automation.

Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.