Cloud Network Engineer in Hoffman Estates, Illinois - #72756 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72756

Cloud Network Engineer
Our client is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to help design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud networking solutions across hybrid infrastructure environments. This role is ideal for a networking professional with strong DNS expertise who enjoys improving cloud connectivity, automating infrastructure, and ensuring reliable network performance through modern engineering practices.

This role is fully remote. Applicants located in the Hoffman Estates, Illinois area are preferred,

Cloud Network Engineer Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud networking infrastructure across hybrid environments, including virtual networks, subnets, route tables, and gateways.
• Manage enterprise DNS architecture, including DNS zones, records, name resolution, and traffic management to support highly available services.
• Configure and support hybrid connectivity solutions, including site-to-site VPNs, client VPNs, and cloud connectivity technologies such as ExpressRoute or Direct Connect.
• Troubleshoot network and DNS issues, including routing problems, connectivity failures, latency, and misconfigured routes.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for DNS and networking resources using Terraform while supporting CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Develop automation solutions that streamline network provisioning, DNS management, and configuration changes through version-controlled infrastructure.
• Configure and maintain network security components, including security groups, network security groups (NSGs), network ACLs, and secure connectivity patterns.
• Monitor cloud networking and DNS performance using native cloud monitoring tools, investigate Level 2 incidents, and participate in operational support as needed.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configuration records, and operational runbooks.
• Identify opportunities to improve network performance, increase operational efficiency, optimize cloud networking costs, and promote standardized network design practices.

Cloud Network Engineer Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing fundamentals, subnetting, and CIDR.
• Hands-on experience managing enterprise DNS environments, including DNSSEC, BIND, and cloud DNS platforms.
• Experience administering cloud networking services within AWS, Azure, or both.
• Knowledge of AWS Route 53, Azure DNS, Linux BIND servers, and Windows DNS.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, with familiarity using automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking and VPN connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with routing concepts, including static routing, dynamic routing, and basic BGP.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve networking issues.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and CI/CD practices for infrastructure deployment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical documentation abilities.
• Exposure to load balancing technologies and cloud traffic management is preferred.
• Professional networking or cloud certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Advanced Networking, AZ-700, CCNA, or CCNP, are preferred or currently in progress.

Compensation: (DOE)

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