AWS Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L3 AWS Network Engineer to join our dynamic team in Hyderabad. As a key member of our technology organization, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our critical network infrastructure within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment. You will leverage your deep understanding of AWS networking services and cloud networking principles to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our applications and services. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Familiarity with AI/ML AWS services and best practices is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable network architectures on AWS, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, route tables, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPNs.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across the AWS environment, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Implement and maintain network monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration tasks using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for network configurations in AWS.
• Collaborate with Security teams to implement and manage network security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network segmentation.
• Optimize network performance and cost efficiency within the AWS environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless network connectivity and minimal disruption.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS networking services, features, and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Business Units to understand their requirements and translate them into robust network solutions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of network standards and policies.
• Apply familiarity with AI/ML AWS services (e. g., SageMaker, Comprehend, Rekognition) and best practices to support related infrastructure needs.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed to support critical network infrastructure.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of AWS products and services, with in-depth knowledge of core networking services (VPC, EC2 S3 ELB/ALB, Route 53 etc. ).
• Solid knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python1 or Bash for network automation.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e. g., CloudWatch, SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices in a cloud environment.
• Experience with implementing and managing network security controls (Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, etc. ).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and Business Units, to achieve business objectives.
• Familiarity with AI/ML AWS services and best practices.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly and concisely.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification.
• Experience with container networking (e. g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes network policies).
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking architectures and technologies (e. g., AWS Direct Connect, VPN).
• Experience with network performance optimization and cost management in AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience with security compliance frameworks (e. g., SOC 2 PCI DSS, HIPAA).
• Exposure to serverless networking concepts (e. g., Lambda networking).
  
  

This job was posted by Jayanthi C from Aequalis Software Solutions.