Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Network Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Network Automation Engineer

Location: Orange, CT

Duration: 6 months Contract

Rate: $56 hourly

Timings: 8AM to 5PM EST

Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure and Network Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud-based infrastructures and network systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in cloud platforms, infrastructure as code (IaC), and network automation. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud infrastructure while driving automation and efficiency across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).

Optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and scalability.

Implement best practices for cloud architecture and security.

2. Network Automation:

Develop and maintain automated network deployment and management systems using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.

Ensure seamless integration of network services with cloud and on-premises environments.

Troubleshoot and resolve network performance and security issues.

3. Automation and Orchestration:

Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and network automation.

Evaluate and implement automation tools and frameworks to enhance operational efficiency.

4. Monitoring and Optimization:

Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and availability of cloud and network infrastructure.

Analyze performance metrics and provide recommendations for improvements.

5. Collaboration and Leadership:

Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and IT teams to support application deployments and infrastructure requirements.

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

6. Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain up-to-date documentation of cloud and network architectures, configurations, and processes.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, networking, and automation.

Skills:

Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

Hands-on experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).

Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, etc.).

Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent.

Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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