CLOUD NETWORK ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: July 22, 2024 - The Cloud Network Engineer possesses extensive knowledge of network protocols, LAN, and WAN configurations, and has expertise in managing AWS and GCP VPC settings including NAT and Load Balancing. With a strong foundation in Kubernetes and microservice network architecture, the role involves configuring VPN connections across various cloud platforms and on-premises environments. Additionally, the engineer is proficient in automation and scripting with tools like Ansible, Python, and Terraform, enhancing operational efficiency and network reliability.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Cloud Network Engineer Resume
  • Networking Protocols
  • VPC Configuration
  • Load Balancing
  • Kubernetes Networking
  • VPN Setup
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Automation Tools
  • Scripting
  • Linux System Administration
  • SQL Server Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Autonomous Working
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
  • Innovative Thinking

Summary of Cloud Network Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Computer Science with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience deploying and troubleshooting Load Balanced services (SSL Certificate Management, DNS).
  • Experience supporting and maintaining F5 Big-IP load balancers to include set-up, maintenance, upgrades and replacement of the latest generation of F5s.
  • Experience in custom SSL, ciphers, and LTM traffic performance optimization.
  • Experience working with the F5 Service Chain function.
  • Intermediate knowledge of networking and systems administration; and the ability to troubleshoot problems
  • Experience with TCPDump, Wireshark, and analyzing network traffic.
  • Knowledge and experience working with Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), and associated technologies 
  • Proven skills in discussing and planning application architecture with cross-functional application, business, technical teams and third-party vendors.
  • Should be capable of organizing, tracking and managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Preferred applicants will also be familiar with government information assurance standards including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, IAVAs management, auditing, and accreditation processes.
  • Technical writing skills.

2. BS in Network Engineering with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience in working on AWS or Cloud services, including experience with cloud network configuration and management.
  • Experience in maintaining/designing/implementation experience of production-ready networks.
  • Strong working understanding of Windows 2016 server, Active Directory, IIS 7.0+.
  • Deep knowledge of network technology fundamentals, network management, automation, and scripting in a primarily Windows environment.
  • Direct experience configuring components of cloud infrastructure platforms, including network segmentation, firewall rules, routing, NAT, security groups, and load balancing.
  • Cloud storage knowledge, including I/O throughput and optimal IOPS configurations.
  • Experience System backups/restores and imaging, including machine cloning.
  • Cloud server auto-scaling and uptime optimization knowledge.
  • Network monitoring and visualization experience such as NewRelic/Datadog/Zabbix.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3. BS in Information Technology with 5 years of Experience

  • Knowledge in networking (protocols, LAN, WAN)
  • Experience working with AWS, GCP VPC configuration, NAT, Load Balancing, monitoring.
  • Understanding of Kubernetes and networking in a microservice architecture.
  • Experience VPN connections on-prem to cloud providers and cloud provider to cloud provider.
  • Experience automation and scripting (Ansible, Python, Bash, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Jenkins OK)
  • Familiarity with zero trust network design principles.
  • Knowledge of Linux operating system.
  • Experience network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, netstat, ns lookup, dig, etc.)
  • Able to work autonomously as well as within an international team.
  • AWS or other cloud computing certification 
  • Infrastructure-as-code and Linux experience 
  • Familiarity with SQL Server 2016

4. BS in Computer Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in network infrastructure engineering in senior roles, with experience in engineering, architecture, security, and automation specially in large public and private cloud environments
  • Experience in design and build of cloud related networking solutions, i.e., Direct connectivity to cloud providers, Firewall, segmetation and Zero Trust implementations
  • Enterprise experience in design and delivery of network services as 'Infrastructure as a code'.
  • Proven experience in designing and building micro segmentation for security and compliance positioning.
  • Proven experience in designing and building data center network solutions large-scale modern data centers, public and private clouds.
  • Demonstrated thought and technical leadership in the above areas.
  • Proven experience working in newly established organizations following agile practices
  • Experience in technical leadership role in delivering multi infrastructure investment cases, and delivering on the value proposition of  better, faster, and cheaper  through automation for the entire life cycle
  • Experience in engineering at a high scale in at least 2 of the major 3 public
  • Experience in developing infrastructure as code and working in DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience in working with cross functional enterprise Centers of Excellence which include International resources.

5. BS in Cybersecurity with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure Cloud solutions
  • Experience in infrastructure systems design and network engineering.
  • Proficiency in the following: ARM, CFT, Python, PowerShell, Node.js, Java, Javascript, C#
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, load balancing principles, infrastructure management concepts, and common Internet services/protocols such as DNS, LDAP, and HTTP.
  • Familiarity with industry compliance and security standards including PCI DSS, SOC-1&2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ITAR, CJIS and FDA
  • Experience with F5 or Citrix platforms or experience with Cisco ACS/ISE.
  • Experience or desire to learn and work with Cloud technologies: AWS, Azure, milCloud and OCI.
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment.
  • Must have or be willing and capable of obtaining within 60 days a qualifying security certification, which could be CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
  • Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance.

6. BS in Software Engineering with 4 years of Experience

  • Advanced verbal and written communication and English skills
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Understanding of cloud technologies/concepts (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Expertise in general network concepts such as address space, CIDR notation, subnet, protocol, routing, NSG
  • Familiarized with network Routing protocols such as BGP
  • Knowledgeable in network Hub-Spoke models, specifically in the cloud
  • Scripting experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash, Korn Shell)
  • Proficiency in code versioning tools (e.g. Git), experience with build management and CI/CD (e.g. Jenkins, TFS / Azure DevOps, GitLab)
  • Knowledge of modern software configuration management tools
  • Experience working with Agile methodologies or working as part of an Agile team

7. BS in Electrical Engineering with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience with implementing public and private cloud networks
  • Experience with configuring network connections within WANs and LANs
  • Experience with implementing infrastructure as code
  • Knowledge of software-designed networks, elastic networks, encryption standards and security best practices
  • Ability to protect computing resources through the design of encryption and security logs, and use technology to automate systems and cyber recover
  • Have a CCNP or CCNA Certification, CCIE Certification
  • Experience with leading a team of cloud or network professionals
  • Knowledge of cloud transformation, network sustainment, and DoD cloud infrastructure
  • Support services for related technologies: O365 Active Directory, Kerberos, and Federation.
  • Knowledge of common network monitoring utilities

8. BS in Systems Engineering with 3 years of Experience

  • Ability to design and architect network infrastructure from on-premises to Cloud
  • Experience in network and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, Firewalls, F5 and similar)
  • Experience in traffic management and routing
  • Experience with GCP-based networking (Interconnect, VPC, Peering)
  • Advanced knowledge of F5 LTM and ASM, preferably with BIG-IP VE.
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS ELBs, Route 53, CloudFront, and VPC peering.
  • Advanced level knowledge of automation using CloudFormation, Bash, and Ansible.
  • An advanced level of experience implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTPS, FTPS, SSH, SMTP.
  • Strong expertise in network documentation.
  • Experience with other networking devices such as Cisco and Palo Alto.