Cloud Network Engineer

Summary

Join T-Rex Solutions as a Cloud Network Engineer to support the Department of Education's enterprise cloud development. You will manage the configuration and support of network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. This role requires extensive hands-on experience designing and deploying network technologies in cloud environments. You will monitor network operations, identify issues, and provide troubleshooting support. A Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience are required, along with US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. T-Rex offers competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelors degree and four (4) years or more of related experience
• Experience with cloud or on-prem devices such as Cisco and Palo Alto firewalls
• Advanced level experience with at least two of the following: EIGRP, MPLS, BGP and OSPF
• Working technical knowledge of TCP/IP networks and standards (IEEE 802.1)
• Familiar with network topologies such as MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, etc
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IPsec (AES 256), Firewall, IPS, route-maps, and NACLs
• Strong knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP network technologies; DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NAT, and SSL
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Utilize in-Depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms, such as, AWS and Azure
• Use comprehensive knowledge of cloud security best practices to implement security measures within cloud networks
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations for any third-party network devices in cloud platforms
• Work with the existing network administrators and engineers to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and Network Access Control in cloud platforms
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Department of Education Clearance
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals
• CCNP or Higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance bonuses
• Training and educational reimbursement
• Transamerica 401(k)
• Cigna healthcare benefits
• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• Paid parental leave
• Individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
• Annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
• A 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment