Sr. Cloud Network Administrator (San Diego County)

Title - Sr. Cloud Network Administrator

Location - San Diego, CA

Mode of work : Onsite

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer with Cloud Networking and 8+ years of overall Network Engineering experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud networking, enterprise network infrastructure, and security, along with exposure to automation and monitoring tools. This role is best suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with emerging technologies, and can operate both independently and collaboratively.

Cloud Networking

• Design, implement, and manage cloud networking solutions in AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Configure and maintain VPCs/VNets, subnets, route tables, gateways, and load balancers.
• Establish and manage hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Implement network security controls including NSGs, security groups, and cloud-native firewalls.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud network performance and availability.
• Collaborate with application and cloud teams to support scalable and resilient architectures.
• Exposure to GCP networking is a plus.

Network & Security

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network infrastructure:
• WAN, LAN, WLAN environments
• Hands-on experience with:
• Cisco networking technologies
• Meraki solutions
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Implement network security best practices including segmentation, firewall policies, and secure access.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues.

Network Automation

• Develop and maintain basic automation scripts for network provisioning and monitoring.
• Use tools such as Python, Ansible, or similar for task automation.
• Contribute to improving operational efficiency through automation.

Tools & Monitoring

• Work with monitoring and analytics tools such as:
• ThousandEyes
• Splunk
• Manage identity and access control using Cisco ISE.
• Proactively monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure networking.
• Solid understanding of routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco/Meraki solutions.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• Basic scripting/automation experience.
• Foundational experience with Terraform (infrastructure as code), including ability to read, modify, and deploy simple configurations.
• Hands-on experience with Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions for protecting applications against threats, including DDoS attacks and bot traffic.
• Skilled in configuring WAF rules, rate limiting, and security policies to enhance application security and optimize performance.