Senior Cloud Network Engineer
Irving, TX
Contract
$70/hr - $75/hr
Our client is seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Enon, OH or Irving,TX. This will be a hybrid role with 2 days onsite.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field or 7-10 years of relevant experience.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, DNS, VPN, etc.).
- Familiarity with network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
- Understanding of network protocol analyzers for monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Desired Skills & Experience
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Architect, Azure Fundamentals, or equivalent real world experience.
- Some experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist in designing and implementing network infrastructure within cloud environments, including virtual private networks (VPNs), routing, and switching. Support the development of cloud network solutions in collaboration with other IT teams.
- Monitor network performance to diagnose and resolve issues promptly.
- Participate in network maintenance activities, ensuring systems meet performance and reliability standards.
- Implement and maintain security measures to protect cloud networks.
- Work with IT security teams to adhere to compliance standards.
- Help develop automation scripts to manage network configurations and deployments.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
- Work closely with developers, operations, and security teams to align network infrastructure with organizational needs.
- Provide technical support to internal teams and possibly external clients.
- Engage in continuous learning to keep up with the latest in cloud and networking technologies. Participate in training sessions and learn from senior engineers.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.