Cloud Network Engineer

Ottawa, ON
$70.00-80.00 per hour
Contract
Full-time

1 day ago

Job Title: Cloud Network Engineer
Job DescriptionThe Cloud Network Engineer will assist with the planning, building, and operation of Cloud-based infrastructure. They will bridge gaps between on-premises networks and Cloud-based networks, extending the Cloud-networking into the Data Centre infrastructure. The candidate will be required to develop extensive automation to assist other operational teams.Responsibilities

Support network requirements for all Cloud operations including connectivity and integration to various Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) vendors such as Confluence, Workday, and Salesforce.
Regularly evaluate cloud applications, designs, and best practices.
Recommend, plan, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to Azure services.
Deploy networking solutions using the Azure Portal and other methods including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure CLI, and Azure ARM templates.
Collaborate with solutions architects, application developers, cloud administrators, cybersecurity, and DevOps engineers to deliver Azure solutions.
Monitor network performance, availability, and security, and audit existing network designs.
Manage and apply security best practices to the cloud environment.
Deploy and maintain Cloud, WAN, LAN, Wireless, Voice, and Video solutions and networks including servers, routers, switches, gateways, and related hardware.
Communicate and coordinate network maintenance, operational status, and downtime to users and management as per established change management process and procedures.
Develop metrics and monitoring to assist with SRE (Support) and Operations functions.

Essential Skills

Extensive network experience in Azure administration and experience in hybrid connections and network security.
Experience in Kubernetes network environments.
At least 5 years' experience in the implementation and operation of enterprise networking and data Centre environments including switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
At least 3 years of relevant industry experience with the deployment, management, and automation of Cloud-based networking.
Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with building and running large scale, high-available, and fault-tolerant network infrastructure.
Strong understanding and hands-on experience in the administration of Linux.
Experience leveraging scripts to build infrastructure (e.g., Bash, Python, Terraform).
Detailed knowledge of network appliances (both hardware and virtual) including Cisco, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto.
Familiarity with SRE concepts is considered an asset.
Experience troubleshooting other Cloud network environments such as AWS and GCP is considered an asset.

Work EnvironmentThe role requires working on-site four days per week, with the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays. Flexible arrival and departure times are allowed within reason to accommodate traffic and other considerations.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

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