AWS Network Engineer

AWS Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled AWS Network Engineer to join our AWS team as a Consultant-level role. This position requires hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable network architectures within AWS environments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in handling complex AWS projects, including migrations, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure connectivity and performance. This role demands at least 8 years of relevant experience in cloud networking, with a strong emphasis on AWS-specific tools and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and optimize AWS network architectures, including VPCs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, VPNs, and Site-to-Site connections to support high-availability and fault-tolerant systems.
• Lead AWS network migrations using Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC), ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration with on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Configure and manage AWS networking services such as Route 53 for DNS, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), AWS WAF, and AWS Shield for security and traffic management.
• Integrate AWS Connect for contact center solutions, focusing on network routing, VoIP configurations, and integration with other AWS services like Lambda and S3.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement optimizations for latency, bandwidth, and security in large-scale AWS deployments.
• Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure network designs align with overall project requirements, including data transfer protocols and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA).
• Develop and maintain documentation, automation scripts, and CI/CD pipelines for network configurations using tools like Terraform, AWS CDK, or Ansible.
• Conduct security audits, implement firewall rules with AWS Network Firewall or Security Groups, and monitor network performance using CloudWatch and VPC Flow Logs.
• Stay updated on AWS networking advancements and contribute to team knowledge sharing for handling complex migrations and projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years focused on AWS cloud environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of AWS migrations, including strategies for rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting network components.
• Proficiency in Terraform for IaC, with experience in modules, state management, and integration with AWS services.
• Strong expertise in AWS Connect, including setup for inbound/outbound communications and network optimization for real-time applications.
• In-depth understanding of infrastructure concepts, including OSI/TCP/IP models, subnetting, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and SDN principles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS database networking, such as RDS VPC peering, Aurora global databases, and integration with DynamoDB for low-latency access.
• Proven ability to handle complex AWS projects, including multi-account strategies, hybrid cloud setups, and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience in tools like Wireshark, AWS X-Ray, and third-party monitoring solutions.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders and documenting technical designs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with container networking in ECS/EKS, including AWS App Mesh or Service Discovery.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and automation for network security in regulated industries.
• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) for comparative migrations.

Certifications

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty (Mandatory)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (Mandatory)
• Terraform Associate certification (Important)
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty (Recommended)
• AWS CloudOps Engineer Associate (Recommended)
• ITIL Foundations certification (Optional)