DevOps Engineer - (AWS network)

Cloud and Things • Full-time • Albany, NY, US • 19h ago

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things. 

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Overview:
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $120,000 - $145,000

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer who will support our NYS client in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure hybrid cloud infrastructure with a strong focus on AWS networking and connectivity. This role will help ensure reliable, high-performing application deployments by supporting cloud network architecture, on-premises integration, infrastructure automation, and operational troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and resilient technology solutions.

Duties:

Manage and lead in the orchestration of multi-discipline technologies for the resolution of complex problems; communicate with technology and business leaders for problem resolution and make recommendations for system enhancements as required.
Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support for advanced troubleshooting, escalation and ticket resolutions on a rotating basis
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud networking infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and GCP to support new and existing NYS agency application deployments in the cloud
Design, deploy, and maintain network virtual appliances as needed including Arista CloudEOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS with integrations into CSP network infrastructure (GCP NCC, AWS TGW Connect, etc)
Design and implement on-prem to cloud connectivity solutions as required by application needs in collaboration with ISO and network/application architecture teams
Assist with application design to ensure connectivity compliance with NYS ITS information security standards
Collaborate and troubleshoot with direct cloud connectivity providers to develop solutions and solve problems
Assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration, deployment, and backup solutions using Terraform
Provide in-depth analysis on network performance using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc.
Ensure that network availability of cloud environments is maximized by overseeing Change Control procedures, code upgrades, network monitoring, installations, moves and changes, and troubleshooting complex issues.
Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability.
Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning.
Document all design and implementation work using Microsoft Visio
Participate in knowledge transfer and training sessions with junior staff
Occasional travel may be required.

Mandatory Qualifications:

3 – 7 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
Expert AWS network infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, security groups, route tables, Virtual Private GW, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Site-to-Site VPN, Direct Connect, NACLs, load balancers, peering, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting.
Advanced experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid AWS connectivity.
Proficiency in layer 3 routing including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), VRFs, route maps, redistribution, NAT, subnetting, etc.
Proficiency in Palo Alto PAN-OS including security policies, NAT policies, zones, routing, tunnels, upgrades, logging, and monitoring
Working knowledge of cloud application platforms and their networking requirements (Kubernetes engines/services, serverless, etc.)
Proficiency in Terraform to assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD for uniform cloud configuration and backup solutions
Proficient Microsoft Azure network infrastructure: VNets, subnets, NSGs, route tables, VNGs, Site-to-site VPN, ExpressRoute Direct, load balancers, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting
Proficient GCP network infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, VPC routing, Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Router, CloudVPN, Cloud Interconnect, CloudNAT, load balancers, private service connections, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting
Experience working with monitoring and packet capture/analysis tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc
Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for solutions documentation
Proficiency in Domain Name System (DNS) and managing split-brain public/private resolution designs

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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