Lead Network Engineer, Cloud

Apex Systems LLC
Glen Allen, VA, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Domain Name System (DNS) High-Level Architecture Subnetting Network Troubleshooting Routing TCP/IP Break Fix
+5 more
HybridCloud Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Information Technology Low Latency Terraform

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you guide cloud networking across the enterprise as part of the Cloud Center of Excellence. You translate high-level architecture into concrete network requirements and ensure designs are secure and standards-aligned. You collaborate with architecture, cloud engineering, and operations to shape practical implementations and resolve complex networking issues. You will be a technical expert shaping how cloud network designs are applied in practice, with a focus on reliability and cost-aware collaboration. Compensation / Benefits * Translate architecture into detailed cloud network implementation requirements (VNet/VPC design, subnetting, routing, segmentation, traffic flow) * Bridge Architecture and Cloud Engineering teams to align design intent with implementation * Provide guidance on private connectivity patterns (Private Endpoints, Private Link, VPC endpoints) and assist implementation as appropriate * Support hybrid connectivity design between cloud and on-prem environments, including routing and DNS considerations * Lead troubleshooting of complex cloud network issues (connectivity, DNS, latency, asymmetric routing) * Collaborate with Service Operations for root cause analysis and reliability improvement * Contribute to cloud networking standards, patterns, and implementation guidelines * Identify opportunities to improve consistency, performance, and supportability of cloud networking solutions * Assist developers and business stakeholders in secure, cost-effective use of tools and solutions * Support Infrastructure Automation tools and refine ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs Tasks * 5-8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or cloud networking * Strong experience with cloud networking (Azure VNets, AWS VPCs) * Routing, BGP, segmentation, DNS, TCP/IP * Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and private connectivity patterns (Private Link, Private Endpoints, VPC endpoints) * Hands-on troubleshooting across cloud and on-prem networks * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (e.g., Terraform) * Strong collaboration, translation of designs into actionable guidance * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills Key requirements * Competitive compensation & total rewards * Comprehensive healthcare coverage * 401(k) options with employer match * Paid time off including holidays and family leave * Tuition reimbursement and certification support * Wellness programs and EAP resources

Requirements

and on-prem environments, including routing and DNS considerations * Lead troubleshooting of complex cloud network issues (connectivity, DNS, latency, asymmetric routing) * Collaborate with Service Operations for root cause analysis and reliability improvement * Contribute to cloud networking standards, patterns, and implementation guidelines * Identify opportunities to improve consistency, performance, and supportability of cloud networking solutions * Assist developers and business stakeholders in secure, cost-effective use of tools and solutions * Support Infrastructure Automation tools and refine ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs Tasks * 5-8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or cloud networking * Strong experience with cloud networking (Azure VNets, AWS VPCs) * Routing, BGP, segmentation, DNS, TCP/IP * Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and private connectivity patterns (Private Link, Private Endpoints, VPC endpoints) * Hands-on troubleshooting across aaaE _ and on-prem networks * Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (e.g., Terraform) * Strong collaboration, translation of designs into actionable guidance * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills Key requirements * Competitive compensation & total rewards * Comprehensive healthcare coverage * 401(k) options with employer match * Paid time off including holidays and family leave * Tuition reimbursement and certification support * Wellness programs and EAP resources

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