Cloud Network Engineer - Remote

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Cloud Network Engineer for a contract position located in MN. This is a remote role.

Compensation: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level.

Description:

The cloud network engineer will help develop and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for Cloud infrastructure. The candidate will bridge the gap between the traditional on-prem network infrastructure and the network infrastructure deployed in the public cloud. The primary focus of this individual is to work with the current team of engineers to develop a strategy around evolving our current cloud network deployment in AWS, GCP, OCI and Microsoft Azure.

Requirements:

• Experience implementing cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, GCP Cloud Interconnect, and Azure Express Route
• Proficient with network automation leveraging Python, Ansible, GitHub, JSON, Terraform, Rest APIs, and other network automation
• Mandatory expertise in enterprise DNS architecture, operations, and troubleshooting across on premises and public cloud environments. This includes authoritative and recursive DNS design, DNS security controls, DNS-based traffic steering, and integration with cloud-native DNS services
• Experience in managing all cloud-native network technologies offered by AWS, GCP, OCI and Microsoft Azure using automation
• Extensive knowledge and experience of interconnecting cloud regions as well as cloud to on-prem in a globally deployed network infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of cloud native network security techniques using AWS Security Groups, AWS NACLs, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS WAF, GCP VPC Service Controls, GCP VPC Firewalls, Azure Network Firewalls, and Azure Security Groups
• Experience with enterprise application delivery and load balancing platforms, specifically F5 BIG IP, including LTM configuration, traffic management, SSL/TLS offload, health monitoring, iRules, and integration with on premises and cloud-based application architectures. Experience operating and standardizing F5 load balancing services in hybrid and multi cloud environments is strongly preferred
• Experience with enterprise DNS/IPAM platforms, specifically Infoblox, including Grid architecture, DNS and DHCP services, IP address management (IPAM), automation/integration with cloud platforms, and operational lifecycle management. Experience enforcing DNS and IPAM standards, supporting hybrid cloud integrations, and maintaining DNS/IPAM data accuracy at scale is strongly preferred
• Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
• Develop customized monitoring and alerting solutions

Desired skills:

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and constantly changing environment, while being able to set priorities and balance multiple deadlines
• Ability to work on a team or independently with minimal supervision to achieve project milestones and deadlines. Knows how to escalate appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; able to manage a complex project independently, while functioning effectively under time constraints, established deadlines and within budget

Pay range: $60.89 - $62.77 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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