Network Engineer

Title: Cloud Network Engineer
Duration: Contract
Location: IL
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Visa: OPT, H1B, GC, CITIZEN, TN, ASSYLUM, L2S.
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Job Description :
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee the network onboarding process for new users and systems into Cloud environment
• Provision and configure network resources in Cloud, ensuring compliance with security policies and government regulations.
• Implement secure network architectures, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, and network access control lists across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms.
• Configure and manage cloud networking services for secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, such as AWS Direct Connect, Azure VPN Gateway, and transit gateways.
• Implement network security controls, such as security groups, network firewalls, and web application firewalls to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs using cloud services for flow logs, activity trails, and threat detection to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure integration of applications and services into the cloud network infrastructure.
• Conduct regular network assessments and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network security policies, procedures, and documentation in compliance with security standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Cloud network-related issues
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud networking services, security features, and best practices across multiple platforms
Qualifications
• Assesses the candidate's experience with the network onboarding process and provisioning in cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Evaluates the candidate's experience with automation tools for network configuration and management.
• Measures the candidate's hands-on experience with cloud networking services across AWS, Azure, and other major cloud providers.
• Assesses the candidate's in-depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and best practices for secure network design and implementation.
• Evaluates the candidate's knowledge of government network security standards and compliance requirements.
• Measures the candidate's relevant certifications which indicate their proficiency and expertise in cloud network engineering