Cloud Network Engineer

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we're not just an airline, we're a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we're built on a foundation of safety , service excellence , integrity , innovation , teamwork , and responsibility . With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we're driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. The Cloud Network Engineer is responsible for the implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and services to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external vendors to support business objectives and maintain high-performance cloud environments. The Cloud Systems Engineer will collaborate with cloud architects, DevOps teams, and IT personnel to manage cloud operations, automate workflows, and optimize cloud performance. Key technical areas include cloud platform management, infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, cloud security, containerization, and cloud networking. Responsibilities Foster technical and procedural excellence within the IT department for all applicable production systems and processes Foster technical knowledge, design, and engineering excellence within the IT department Ensure systemic problems, sensitive customer situations, or unresolved customer Requests are escalated and distributed to IT management in a timely manner Recommend implementation standards Customer and System Support Keep IT management apprised of critical issues Identify, correlate, escalation, and manage Problems Ensure local Service Delivery approach, processes, and procedures are aligned with organizational standards Collaborate with End User Services to ensure requests, incidents, and problems are handled in a timely manner and customer service expectations are met Design, Engineering, and Innovation Facilitate the acquisition and integration of new technology into the environment Identify and recommend new technology value to the organization Research technical concepts and educate other team members as needed Present research / proposed projects to IT management Participate in technology evaluations Provide expertise on application integration, design, security, reliability Collaboration with other design teams within IT Monitoring & Optimization Recommend improvements to systems and IT support process Recommend implementation standards Define implementation standards Documentation & Knowledge Management Develop quality documentation of technical processes and procedures Document all ticket and project work Ensure documentation is sufficient to yield reproducible results Identify and recommend changes with existing documentation that impacts customer support Identify, track, any resolve gaps in existing documentation Assist in policy, security, and compliance documentation efforts when agreed upon Champion quality documentation of technical processes and procedures Lead knowledge transfer activities between teams Project Delivery Track and complete assigned IT projects Complete tasks in a timely and quality fashion Adhere to implementation, quality control, and change control standards Keep IT management apprised of risks to project success Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Coordinate internal resources and 3rd party/vendors for efficient execution Qualifications 3+ years of hands‑on experience in network engineering or network administration, with a strong foundation in operating systems, networking protocols, and storage systems. Proven expertise in AWS networking services, including the design and implementation of highly available, secure, and scalable cloud network architectures. Strong understanding of core networking concepts, including WAN, BGP, routing, VPNs, and hybrid cloud connectivity. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Detail‑oriented and customer‑focused, with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments. Desired Qualifications In-depth experience with AWS services, including IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, ECS/EKS, Elastic Beanstalk, and Migration Services, with a focus on building secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, including full‑time employees, in fast‑paced environments. Hands‑on experience with modern DevOps practices and scripting/programming languages, such as Ruby, Python, Perl, and PowerShell. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, or equivalent cloud certification. Special Demands This position may require travel on an as-needed basis to domestic and international company locations, data centers, and training events. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law document. To view our Pay Transparency Statement, please click here: Pay Transparency Statement. Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package. Pay Range: $86 - $117 USD At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlas Air