Network Engineer L3 - AWS

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L3 AWS Network Engineer to join our

dynamic team. As a key member of our technology organization, you will

be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our critical

network infrastructure within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment. You

will leverage your deep understanding of AWS networking services and cloud

networking principles to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our

applications and services. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent

problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate actively with

cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. Familiarity with AI/ML AWS

services and best practices are a significant plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable network architectures on

AWS, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NACLs, route tables, Transit

Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPNs.

• Troubleshoot complex network issues across the AWS environment, identifying

root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Implement and maintain network monitoring and alerting systems to proactively

identify and resolve potential issues.

• Automate network provisioning and configuration tasks using Infrastructure as

Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for network

configurations in AWS.

• Collaborate with Security teams to implement and manage network security

controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network segmentation.

• Optimize network performance and cost efficiency within the AWS environment.

• Participate in the planning and execution of cloud migration projects, ensuring

seamless network connectivity and minimal disruption.

• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS networking services, features, and best

practices.

• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Business Units to

understand their requirements and translate them into robust network solutions.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of network standards and

policies.

• Apply familiarity with AI/ML AWS services (e.g., SageMaker, Comprehend,

Rekognition) and best practices to support related infrastructure needs.

• Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly and effectively, both

verbally and in writing, to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Participate in on-call rotation as needed to support critical network infrastructure.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fireld.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering, with a significant focus on AWS cloud environments.

• Strong understanding of AWS products and services, with in-depth

knowledge of core networking services (VPC, EC2, S3, ELB/ALB, Route 53, etc.).

• Solid knowledge of cloud networking fundamentals and technologies,

including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VPN, and

rewall concepts.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS

CloudFormation.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for network automation.

• Experience with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., CloudWatch,

SolarWinds, Nagios).

• Solid understanding of network security principles and best practices in a cloud

environment.

• Experience with implementing and managing network security controls (Security

Groups, NACLs, WAF, etc.).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot

complex network issues.

• Ability to collaborate actively with cross-functional teams, including

Engineering, Operations, and Business Units, to achieve business

objectives.

• Familiarity with AI/ML AWS services and best practices.

• Proven written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate

technical information clearly and concisely.

Additional Desirable Skills:

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification.

• Experience with container networking (e.g., ECS, EKS, Kubernetes network

policies).

• Knowledge of hybrid cloud networking architectures and technologies (e.g., AWS

Direct Connect, VPN).

• Experience with network performance optimization and cost management in

AWS.

• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices.

• Experience with security compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA).

• Exposure to serverless networking concepts (e.g., Lambda networking).Role & responsibilities