Network Cloud Engineer - Kforce Inc.
Alpharetta, GA 30005
About the Job
- Architect/design, engineer and support our enterprise Azure and AWS environments, ensuring robust network and security design
- Network Cloud Engineer will continuously analyze and recommend improvements for Azure and AWS cloud network and security
- Design, implement, and secure network infrastructure, including virtual networks, subnets, security groups, and access controls within Azure
- Maintain, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot the Azure cloud platform network infrastructure
- Collaborate with cyber and infrastructure teams, Azure service providers, and vendors to develop and implement cutting-edge technical solutions and support processes
- Implement client security standards and compliance regulations across Azure network environments
- Some contribution to developing and managing automation scripts and workflows to deploy and manage Azure-based infrastructure and applications, ensuring efficient and scalable solutions
- As a Network Cloud Engineer, you will provide escalated support, ensuring system stability and prompt issue resolution while leading migration projects to Azure cloud
- Mentor team members on Azure networking and security solutions, while staying current with evolving technologies through continuous education
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Azure in a large-scale environment
- Extensive experience in deploying Azure cloud integrations using Express Route, Virtual WAN, Transit Gateway, SDWAN, VPN, and other cloud-solutions specific to Azure
- Experience in both Windows and Linux system administration
- Profound knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services
- Understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices (e.g., SOC 2, PCI, NIST)
- Expertise in networking and security engineering, including designing, building, testing, and debugging large-scale enterprise and public cloud networks; Azure networking; Azure Firewalls; Azure Load Balancers, etc.
- Proficiency in routing and switching, BGP, IPv6, DNS, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Checkpoint, cloud-native firewalls), Private Links, CDNs, Application Gateways, F5 load balancers, unified threat management, and IPS
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerShell, Cloud Formation Templates, Postman, and automating security processes or configurations in Azure
- Strong background in software-defined networking (SDN) and scripting languages such as Terraform, bash, Python, Ansible and PowerShell
- Must have working knowledge of Docker, GitHub and GitHub Actions workflows
- Ability to leverage automation tools to streamline and enhance cloud security and network configurations
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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