Multi-Cloud Network Engineer

Vaco is currently seeking a Multi-Cloud Network Engineer for a 6M Contract (with likely extensions) that is remote based. The Multi-Cloud Network Engineering must possess expertise in design, automation, deployment, and integrating native and third-party networking and network security resources across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. The Multi-Cloud Network Engineer will focus on optimizing OnPrem networks to ensure they are resilient and manageable for cloud service adoption. The Multi-Cloud Network Engineer must possess strong hands-on experience in architecture, engineering, automation, and deployment of networking solutions across multi-cloud environments, combined with a solid background in traditional networking technologies. The Multi-Cloud Network Engineer must be able to lead technical discussions with clients, guiding them toward optimal solutions, and clearly understanding the technical implications of business requirements.

• Cloud Architecture / Automation Leadership - Leading Design / Deployment / Automation Efforts Across Public Cloud Platforms
• Incident / Problem Management - Serving as Technical Escalation Point / Driving Incidents through Resolution using Manufacturer Guidance / Cross-Team Collaboration
• Stakeholder Communication - Maintaining Clear / Detailed / Continuous Communication with Client Stakeholders / Project Managers Across the Project Lifecycle
• Client Workshops / SME Engagement - SME in Cross-Functional Client Workshops / Technical Engagements
• Technical Documentation / Design - Developing Client Deliverables | Assessment Reports / Design Documentation / Precise Low-Level Architecture Diagrams
• Mentorship / Team Development - Supporting / Mentoring Less Experienced Team Members via Training / On-the-Job Guidance
• Technical Lead - Leading Small-to-Medium-Scale Networking Projects in Enterprise Environments
• Customer Focus / Results Orientation - Delivering Customer-Focused Solutions with Strong Emphasis on Outcomes / Results
• Communication / Problem Solving - Applying Strong Professional Communication / Analytical Thinking / Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Collaboration / Mentorship - Working Effectively in Team / Partner Environments | Mentoring and Training Junior Team Members

• Multi-Cloud Networking Engineer - AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform
• IaC / Terraform - Utilizing Terraform to Provision / Manage Resources Across Public Cloud Platforms
• Network Security / Architecture (advanced knowledge) - Network Security / Data Center Networking / SDN (Software Defined Networking) | Cloud Native Security Controls/Firewalls / IPS/IDS / Security Groups / Network ACLs / DDoS Protection / Private Connectivity Services | Micro-Segmentation / Zero-Trust Network Architecture / Hybrid Connectivity Models / Secure/Resilient Integration Between OnPrem Environments/Multi-Cloud Platforms
• Cloud-Native Networking Services - AWS (Transit Gateway / VPC Peering / Route53, etc.) | Azure (vWAN / ExpressRoute / App Gateway / Azure Firewall, etc.) | Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Interconnect / Cloud Router / Cloud Load Balancing / Shared VPC, etc.)
• Hybrid / OnPrem Integrations - Optimizing OnPrem Networks for Cloud Adoption | Site-to-Site VPNs / Private Interconnects / BGP Routing / Hybrid Network Architectures (Resiliency / Low-Latency Connectivity)
• Automation / Scripting - Python / BASH / PowerShell | Automating Network Deployments / Configuration Management / Operational Tasks
• Load Balancing - Design / Implement Global / Regional Load Balancers / Auto-Scaling / Traffic Routing for High-Availability / Performance
• Monitoring / Logging / Troubleshooting - Monitoring / Diagnostics utilizing VPC Flow Logs / Azure Network Watcher / Google Cloud Platform Network Intelligence Center / CloudWatch / 3^rd Party Observability Solutions | Technical Escalation Point for Complex Network Issues
• IaC / Configuration Management Tools - AWS CloudFormation / Azure Bicep/ARM / Google Cloud Platform Deployment Manager | GIT (for reproducible network infrastructure)
• Containerization / Kubernetes Networking (familiarity) - Container Networking / Service Meshes (Istio) / CNI Plugins / Integrating Kubernetes with Cloud Networking Resources
• Traditional Networking Fundamentals (strong background) - TCP/IP / Routing Protocols (OSPF / BGP) / Subnetting / VLANs / QoS / Legacy Data Center Technologies / Bridge OnPrem/Cloud Environments

PREFERRED (not required)

• Certifications: CCIE / AWS Networking Specialty