Overview
Job Title: AWS Network Engineer
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and high-performance AWS network infrastructures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize network connectivity, ensure robust security, and deliver seamless cloud solutions to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS network solutions including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, Network ACLs, Transit Gateways, VPNs, and Direct Connect.
- Deploy and manage AWS Network Appliances (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point) for optimal performance and security.
- Monitor and troubleshoot AWS network performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate AWS networking with on-premises and other cloud platforms.
- Develop and maintain documentation for AWS network configurations, procedures, and best practices.
- Implement advanced network security controls (AWS WAF, Network Firewall, ACLs, IDS/IPS) in collaboration with the security team.
- Provide technical support for AWS network-related connectivity issues for internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Lead cloud network projects including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
- Manage and optimize multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP), with a primary focus on AWS.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent certifications/experience).
- 3–5 years of dedicated AWS networking experience.
- Expertise in AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, Route 53, Load Balancers).
- Hands-on experience with network appliances (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).
- Strong knowledge of AWS network security best practices.
- Experience with monitoring and network diagnostic tools specific to AWS.
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (highly preferred).
- Experience with cloud automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
- Familiarity with Azure and GCP networking is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.