Staff Cloud Network Engineer

Staff Cloud Network Engineer

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

Flexera is seeking a Staff Cloud Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and operation of highly scalable, secure cloud network infrastructure primarily in AWS and Azure. This is a senior, hands-on technical role that combines deep cloud networking expertise with architectural leadership, infrastructure-as-code discipline, and close collaboration with platform, security, and application teams.

In this role, you will own critical parts of our cloud networking strategy, influence architectural standards, and mentor other engineers while remaining deeply involved in design and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud network infrastructure in AWS and Azure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Design and operate complex AWS networking constructs including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, VPNs, Route 53, ALB/ELB, security groups, and Cloud WAN–based architectures.
• Design and implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, peering, gateways, load balancers, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity.
• Build and maintain cloud network infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, including reusable modules, standards, and automated workflows.
• Partner with Security, SRE, Platform, and Application teams to enable secure, resilient, and performant network designs.
• Define and enforce networking best practices, architectural patterns, and operational standards across cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, routing policies, and segmentation to protect against internal and external threats.
• Configure, operate, and enhance F5-based VPN and remote access solutions supporting a global workforce.
• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues across cloud, hybrid, and on‑prem environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers through design reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation, supporting production environments and driving root‑cause analysis and long‑term fixes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, with significant hands-on experience in cloud networking.
• Deep expertise in AWS networking, including hybrid and multi‑account network architectures.
• Practical experience designing and operating Azure network infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
• Expert understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and MPLS.
• Strong experience with network and application-layer firewalls, including design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise VPN solutions, such as F5, Ivanti (Pulse Secure), Cisco, or Palo Alto.
• Solid knowledge of cloud security principles and experience implementing security policies in cloud environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Experience supporting multi‑region, multi‑cloud, or large‑scale SaaS environments.
• Experience working closely with SRE or platform engineering teams.

Working Hours & Availability

• Participation in an on‑call rotation is required.
• Candidates based in India should be available for approximately one hour in the evening, twice per week (Monday–Thursday) to collaborate with US‑based teams:
• March–October: 9:00–10:00 PM IST
• November–March: 8:30–9:30 PM IST
• Work hours may be flexed to accommodate after‑hours operational needs.

What This Role Offers

• Ownership of critical cloud network infrastructure in a growing SaaS platform.
• The opportunity to influence architecture and standards at a staff level.
• A collaborative environment that values automation, reliability, and engineering excellence.
• A balance of deep technical work and technical leadership.

Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations.

Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.

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