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Network Operations Engineer
Protera
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSCloudDNSFirewallsPythonSwitchingTCP/IPTerraform
About the role
- Design and deploy AWS networking solutions: VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, Transit Gateways, load balancers, VPN connections
- Implement and manage hybrid cloud connectivity (Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN)
- Configure and maintain network security using AWS Security Groups, Network ACLs, and firewalls
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues across cloud and on-prem environments
- Monitor WAF logs and analytics to identify and respond to suspicious activity, false positives, and performance issues
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure secure and efficient cloud network architecture
- Integrate WAF into CI/CD pipelines and ensure secure deployments
- Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for consistent WAF configuration across environments
- Automate network provisioning and configuration using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible
- Stay up to date with Cloudflare product updates, threat intelligence, and web application security best practices
- Maintain documentation of network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures and enforce system standards
- Perform regular software upgrades of network and switching equipment (including hotfixes and security updates)
- Secure network and firewall systems by establishing and enforcing security policies and defining user access
- Maintain safety, security, and privacy standards throughout all areas of responsibility
- Serve as part of a 24x7 on-call rotation for escalation of issues and emergencies
- Participate in planning and design of procedures and technical infrastructure for business continuity and disaster recovery
Requirements
- Strong knowledge in core networking technologies and protocols (HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, subnetting)
- Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- Experience with switching and VLANs
- Network security experience (firewalls, ACLs, VPNs)
- Knowledge of load balancing and high availability
- Experience with Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
- Strong knowledge of Amazon VPC, subnets, route tables, internet gateways, NAT gateways
- Experience with VPC peering and Transit Gateway
- Experience with Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
- Experience with AWS Direct Connect and AWS Site-to-Site VPN
- Experience with AWS Global Accelerator
- Knowledge of PrivateLink and VPC Endpoints
- Familiarity with Security Groups and Network ACLs
- Experience with Route 53 (DNS and traffic routing)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
- Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio
- Experience with LAN/WAN technologies including firewalls, routers, switches
- Experience with SAN/NAS administration
- Network debugging skills on Cisco (or comparable) core switches and firewalls
- Experience in administration of firewalls, VPN, and associated security technologies
- Experience with routing protocols, DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and IaC automation tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience delivering high uptime in a 24x7 production environment under customer-facing SLAs
- CCNA/CCNP, AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking) or comparable certifications preferred
- Experience with Cloudflare Web Application Firewalls preferred
- Experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Disciplined, detail-oriented, and well organized with strong operational methodology
- Ability to independently research, specify, cost, and plan solutions on time and within budget
- Ability to document and update standard operating procedures
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced operations environment with fluctuating priorities
- Ability to interface and work with varied positions and technical levels across departments
- Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills to determine root causes and drive solutions
- Collaborative and collegial mindset in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in cloud networking with a focus on AWS
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