Description

Manage and optimize hybrid network environments spanning on-premises Cisco infrastructure and AWS cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and optimize AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, route tables, and security groups.
• Implement security best practices using network security groups, network ACLs, and other protective features.
• Maintain and troubleshoot on-premises Cisco hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Manage traffic distribution using Amazon CloudFront, Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), and Amazon Route 53.
• Monitor network performance and usage trends to ensure high availability, low latency, and cost-effective resource scaling.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience managing LAN/WAN networks, including at least 2 years as a Network Engineer.
• Proven experience designing and managing AWS network environments.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking certification.
• Advanced knowledge of routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, RIP, PBR, and Static Routing.
• Expertise in switching technologies: VLAN, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.1X, VTP, and Multilayer switching.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco hardware: 7200/2901 Routers, PIX/ASA Firewalls, 2900/3500/3560 Switches, and CSS 11500.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, DNS, RADIUS, and LDAP.
• Experience configuring VPNs, IPSec, HSRP/VRRP, and NAT.

Preferred Skills

• Develop automation scripts and templates for network provisioning and scaling using AWS CloudFormation or other IaC tools.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science