Network Engineer Aws Cloud

Job Title: Network Engineer (AWS Cloud)
Location: Portsmouth, NH (Hybrid)
Full Time

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong AWS cloud networking expertise to join their infrastructure team. In this role, you will support multiple networking initiatives, secure and maintain corporate WAN/LAN and AWS cloud network infrastructure, and ensure all network devices align with NIST 800-53 requirements.

You will be the primary owner for network outage management, from incident response and root cause analysis through to implementing long-term fixes. This role calls for deep expertise in both traditional and cloud-based networking, along with solid proficiency in Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and secure office networks (WAN/LAN) and AWS cloud networks
• Make sure all network devices meet NIST 800-53 security standards
• Own outages: troubleshoot, find the root cause, and prevent repeats
• Build and manage AWS networking using Terraform
• Manage firewalls, load balancers, and web protection tools
• Control who can access the network and block unauthorized devices
• Support remote access (VPN) for employees
• Monitor network health and uptime
• Lead projects and update senior management

  Required Qualification

• 7+ years in 24x7 network environments, including network access control
• Hands-on AWS networking (especially Gateway Load Balancers and endpoints)
• Terraform experience
• Firewall experience (Palo Alto is a plus)
• Strong Cisco routing and switching and VPN skills
• Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, TACACS+, and BGP
• Remote access support (RSA; GlobalProtect preferred)
• Ability to harden network devices to security standards
• Well organized, detail-focused, and comfortable juggling multiple projects
  
  Preferred
• Cloud migration experience
• Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, PCNSE)
• Bachelor's degree or military tech experience