Senior Cloud Network Engineer (AWS & OCI) 10+ Years Experience
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to manage and architect a dynamic AWS cloud-based network consisting of network resources that support multi-tiered High Availability (HA)/Clustered AWS Transit Routing, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Monitoring capabilities using various cloud services within AWS & OCI environments. Additional responsibilities may include support for cloud-native technologies, routers, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to plan, design, implement, and schedule software/hardware releases, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements. The position is part of a large technical team responsible for the Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) for multiple states. The system operates in high-volume enterprise environments across multiple data centers and cloud platforms including AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Job Responsibilities
Function as a senior individual contributor with minimal supervision and broad authority for independent judgment in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise cloud network infrastructure.
Architect and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud networking solutions across AWS and OCI platforms.
Design and implement security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications.
Collaborate with DevOps, SysOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud-native services.
Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, architecture documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Lead the enhancement of operational processes, technical standards, backup procedures, test plans, and reporting mechanisms.
Design complex network architectures utilizing AWS and OCI networking services including: VPC / VCN, Transit Gateway, DRG, Direct Connect, FastConnect, Route 53, NAT Gateway, VPN Services, Network Firewall.
Configure and manage cloud networking components such as subnets, route tables, gateways, VPN tunnels, and load balancing services.
Implement and manage security services including AWS Shield, WAF, OCI Network Firewall, and DDoS protection mechanisms.
Develop, implement, and manage policies on Check Point cloud firewalls and Cisco ASA firewalls.
Architect and deploy F5 ASM policies to secure web applications against threats including: SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF, DDoS attacks, Bot attacks.
Develop and deploy F5 APM access policies for identity-based access control.
Integrate cloud and network security with enterprise authentication systems including: SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS,MFA/SSO solutions
Ensure all cloud and network architectures comply with regulatory and industry standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and cloud infrastructure issues.
Generate after-action reports and recommend preventive improvements following incidents.
Develop and maintain WAN optimization technologies and enterprise connectivity solutions.
Monitor cloud and network infrastructure proactively using enterprise monitoring and fault detection tools.
Stay current with emerging AWS & OCI technologies, networking trends, automation practices, and security best practices.
Read, understand, and comply with all corporate policies, including HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations.
Required Experience
10+ years of overall IT infrastructure and network engineering experience.
Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS cloud networking solutions in enterprise environments.
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Strong experience in architecting and managing hybrid cloud and multi-cloud network environments.
Expert-level knowledge of: TCP/IP Networking, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPN Technologies, DNSFirewalls, Load Balancing, Network Security
Strong hands-on experience with: AWS Transit Gateway, Direct ConnectRoute, 53OCI DRG & FastConnectCheck, Point FirewallsCisco, ASAF5, ASM/APM
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation is highly preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability enterprise systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Certifications
AWS Certifications preferred: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
OCI Certification preferred.
Active CCNA certification required.
CCNP or equivalent advanced networking certification preferred.
About TekNinjas
TekNinjas is a global IT staffing partner placing skilled professionals with leading enterprises and system integrators across the US, Canada, UK, India, and the EU. We focus on the right fit - not just the fast fill - and stay engaged with our consultants well beyond the start date.
We're the right partners in your success.
TekNinjas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to manage and architect a dynamic AWS cloud-based network consisting of network resources that support multi-tiered High Availability (HA)/Clustered AWS Transit Routing, Firewalls, Load Balancers, and Monitoring capabilities using various cloud services within AWS & OCI environments. Additional responsibilities may include support for cloud-native technologies, routers, and operating systems (Windows and Linux).
This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to plan, design, implement, and schedule software/hardware releases, upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements. The position is part of a large technical team responsible for the Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) of Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) for multiple states. The system operates in high-volume enterprise environments across multiple data centers and cloud platforms including AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Job Responsibilities
Function as a senior individual contributor with minimal supervision and broad authority for independent judgment in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise cloud network infrastructure.
Architect and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud networking solutions across AWS and OCI platforms.
Design and implement security measures to protect cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications.
Collaborate with DevOps, SysOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud-native services.
Develop and maintain detailed network diagrams, architecture documentation, operational procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Lead the enhancement of operational processes, technical standards, backup procedures, test plans, and reporting mechanisms.
Design complex network architectures utilizing AWS and OCI networking services including: VPC / VCN, Transit Gateway, DRG, Direct Connect, FastConnect, Route 53, NAT Gateway, VPN Services, Network Firewall.
Configure and manage cloud networking components such as subnets, route tables, gateways, VPN tunnels, and load balancing services.
Implement and manage security services including AWS Shield, WAF, OCI Network Firewall, and DDoS protection mechanisms.
Develop, implement, and manage policies on Check Point cloud firewalls and Cisco ASA firewalls.
Architect and deploy F5 ASM policies to secure web applications against threats including: SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF, DDoS attacks, Bot attacks.
Develop and deploy F5 APM access policies for identity-based access control.
Integrate cloud and network security with enterprise authentication systems including: SAML, OAuth, LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS,MFA/SSO solutions
Ensure all cloud and network architectures comply with regulatory and industry standards including HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex network and cloud infrastructure issues.
Generate after-action reports and recommend preventive improvements following incidents.
Develop and maintain WAN optimization technologies and enterprise connectivity solutions.
Monitor cloud and network infrastructure proactively using enterprise monitoring and fault detection tools.
Stay current with emerging AWS & OCI technologies, networking trends, automation practices, and security best practices.
Read, understand, and comply with all corporate policies, including HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations.
Required Experience
10+ years of overall IT infrastructure and network engineering experience.
Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS cloud networking solutions in enterprise environments.
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Strong experience in architecting and managing hybrid cloud and multi-cloud network environments.
Expert-level knowledge of: TCP/IP Networking, Routing & Switching, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VPN Technologies, DNSFirewalls, Load Balancing, Network Security
Strong hands-on experience with: AWS Transit Gateway, Direct ConnectRoute, 53OCI DRG & FastConnectCheck, Point FirewallsCisco, ASAF5, ASM/APM
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation is highly preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability enterprise systems.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Certifications
AWS Certifications preferred: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
OCI Certification preferred.
Active CCNA certification required.
CCNP or equivalent advanced networking certification preferred.
About TekNinjas
TekNinjas is a global IT staffing partner placing skilled professionals with leading enterprises and system integrators across the US, Canada, UK, India, and the EU. We focus on the right fit - not just the fast fill - and stay engaged with our consultants well beyond the start date.
We're the right partners in your success.
TekNinjas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job ID: 523039262
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026
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