Designs, deploys, and maintains AWS and hybrid cloud infrastructure while migrating legacy systems from on-premises environments. Manages AWS networking, connectivity, security controls, domain and server infrastructure, disaster recovery, backups, compliance, vendors, and technology roadmaps. The role also supports system stability, documentation, procurement, and occasional after-hours maintenance from a hybrid Princeton, New Jersey schedule.
Full Time Direct Hire opportunity for a highly motivated Cloud and Network Engineer responsible for migrating critical systems from on-prem to the cloud. This role will deploy modern cloud technologies, strengthen cloud security, and help build a secure, scalable, and high performing cloud environment.
The Cloud and Network Engineer will oversee the operation, maintenance, security, and procedures of the organization's global computer and network systems (Cloud based and on-prem).
Key Responsibilities
AWS Cloud & Network Infrastructure
- Cloud Operations & Migration: Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure while leading the migration of key legacy systems from on-premise environments.
- Network Architecture: Manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, transit gateways, load balancers, and VPNs
- Hybrid Connectivity: Oversee seamless hybrid cloud connectivity between AWS cloud assets and on-premises environments
- Roadmap & Strategy: Develop and maintain the global network architecture roadmap, evaluating new technologies that align with long-term business goals
Security, Compliance & Operations
- Security Enforcement: Implement robust network security controls, including security groups, firewalls, WAFs, intrusion prevention systems, antivirus, antispam, and patch management.
- Systems & Domain Management: Administer domain functions, server infrastructure, workstations, telecommunications, and end-user rights while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.
- Disaster Recovery & Continuity: Manage business continuity planning, disaster recovery procedures, backup operations, and system stability
- Vendor & Asset Management: Handle vendor relationships, license agreements, and hardware/software procurement negotiations
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cloud-based server and network system administration.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent practical work experience and industry certifications)
Certifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Required).
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Preferred)
Technical & Operational Skills
- Deep expertise in AWS networking (VPCs, Transit Gateways, Load Balancers, WAFs, VPNs) and hybrid cloud architecture.
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewall management, and infrastructure hardening.
- Excellent documentation skills and the ability to articulate technical strategy to executive leadership.
- Ability to work flexibly outside standard business hours or on weekends when required for maintenance or system updates.
- Willingness to report onsite to our Princeton, NJ office on a hybrid schedule (1 day per week or as needed)
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