Cloud Networking Specialist

Description :

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Networking Specialist to design, implement, manage, and optimize secure and scalable network infrastructures across on-premise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in traditional networking along with hands on experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN).

- Configure and manage cloud networking components such as VPC/VNet, subnets, route tables, NAT, gateways, and load balancers.

- Monitor network performance, availability, and security across on-prem and cloud environments.

- Implement network security measures including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access controls.

- Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across hybrid and multi-cloud setups.

- Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and security teams to support application deployments.

- Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery solutions.

- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.

- Support network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives where applicable.

- Ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

- 2+ years of experience in network engineering or cloud networking.

- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and routing protocols.

- Hands-on experience with AWS / Azure / Google Cloud networking services.

- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, and network security tools.

- Familiarity with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).

- Knowledge of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud networking architectures.

- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash) is a plus.

Cloud & Networking Tools (Preferred) :

- AWS : VPC, Transit Gateway, ELB, Route 53

- Azure : VNet, Azure Firewall, Load Balancer

- GCP : VPC, Cloud Router, Cloud Load Balancing

- Networking Devices : Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto

- Automation : Terraform, Ansible (nice to have)

Certifications (Good to Have) :

- AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty

- Azure Network Engineer Associate

- Cisco CCNA / CCNP

- Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer