Network Engineer

Job Title : Network Cloud Engineer

Location : Alpharetta, GA Hybrid Only, must be local / willing to be in office 1-2x / month (as needed)

Duration : 12 Months

Top 3 must-have skills :

1. Terraform / Ansible / Python

2. Routing and Switching

3. Firewall

Description : Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Architect / design, engineer and support our enterprise Azure and AWS environments, ensuring robust network and security design.
• 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.
• 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.
• Profound knowledge of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
• Experience in both Windows and Linux system administration.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in deploying Azure cloud integrations using Express Route, Virtual WAN, Transit Gateway, SDWAN, VPN, and other cloud-solutions specific to Azure.
• 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.
• Ability to leverage automation tools to streamline and enhance cloud security and network configurations.
• Must have working knowledge of Docker, GitHub and GitHub Actions workflows

Interview process :

• Initial Screening with Manager
• Panel Interview (3-5 members including Manager)

About Us : Established in 2004, SPECTRA FORCE ® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US.

The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.

I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001 : 2015 / ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams.

We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India.

Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation.

SPECTRA FORCE is built on a concept of human connection, defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at :

Benefits : SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees.

Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program.

SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer : SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require reasonable accommodation.

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and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website.

Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting [email protected].

LA County, CA Applicant Notice : If you are selected for this position with SPECTRA FORCE , your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role.

Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRA FORCE , we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.