Network Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Role : Network Cloud Engineer
Location : Alpharetta, GA ( hybrid - 3days a week onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 networking and hands-on experience across public cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate will design and implement test strategies, develop lab testing frameworks, and validate IPv6 and dual-stack networking in cloud-native and enterprise environments. This role involves close collaboration with architecture teams and business units to ensure compliance with IPv6 readiness standards and optimize network security and performance.


Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies for IPv6 validation across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Develop test automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Build and manage lab environments for hardware/software certification and PoCs.
• Validate network DMZ designs, certify underlying hardware/software features, and enhance network security posture.
• Perform data gathering and analytics for test results and prepare deployment templates.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues and provide solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, compute, security, telemetry, desktop engineering) and senior management.
• Provide escalation support to network operations for bug validation and vulnerability assessments.
• Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of experience in LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and feature testing/certification.
• CCIE Certification is mandatory
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP networking:
  • WS: VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53
  • zure: VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher
  • GCP: Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs
• 3+ years of IPv6 networking and validation experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching (Cisco IOS-XE/XR/NXOS), TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, MPLS VPNs, VXLAN, Multicast.
• Experience with DMVPN, IPSec, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with Python network programming (preferred).
• Experience with job scheduling tools and Agile methodologies.
• Desired Skills
• Certifications in AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, or GCP Cloud Network Engineer.
• Experience with network security hardening and best practices.
• Knowledge of test-driven development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• The critical requirements for the Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer role can be grouped into technical expertise , cloud networking knowledge , and soft skills :
  
  
  
  • Top Technical Requirements (Must-Have)
• IPv6 Networking Expertise
  • Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with IPv6 networking and validation .
  • Deep understanding of dual-stack networking in cloud-native and enterprise environments.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP , BGP , OSPF , MP-BGP , MPLS VPNs , VXLAN , Multicast .
• Cloud Networking Skills
  • Hands-on experience with WS , zure , and GCP networking:
    • WS: VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53.
    • zure: VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher.
    • GCP: Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs.
  • 4+ years working with Cloud PaaS/IaaS environments.
• Network Testing & Automation
  • Experience building lab environments , performing PoCs , and certifying hardware/software.
  • bility to develop test automation frameworks using Terraform , nsible , and CloudFormation .
  • Familiarity with Python network programming (preferred).
• Routing & Switching
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco platforms (IOS-XE, XR, NXOS).
  • Knowledge of DMVPN , IPSec , and encryption standards.
• • Certifications & Experience
• CCIE certification is mandatory
• Cloud certifications: WS Advanced Networking , zure Network Engineer , or GCP Cloud Network Engineer (desired).
• • Soft Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder engagement.
• bility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills .
• Nice-to-Have
• Experience with gile methodologies .
• Knowledge of network security hardening and best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development .