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Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
IT - Networking
Lanham, MD (On-Site/Office)
Cloud specialist - Technical Skills
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in at least one major cloud service provider: (Prefer AWS
and Azure expertise)
o AWS (Amazon Web Services) — e.g., VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway,
o Microsoft Azure — e.g., Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Network Security
Groups.
o Google Cloud Platform — e.g., VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN.
• Networking:
o Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing to include BGP,
switching, and subnetting.
o Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
o Knowledge of SD-WAN and hybrid cloud networking.
o Cloud to Cloud routing and configurations
• Automation & Scripting:
o Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or
Ansible.
• Security:
o Network security best practices.
o Zero Trust network principles.
o Cloud-native security services (AWS Security Groups, Azure Firewall, etc.).
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
o Cloud-native monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
o Third-party tools (Datadog, Splunk, SolarWinds).
Professional Certifications
• Cloud Certifications:
o AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
o Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Networking Certifications:
o Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
o CompTIA Network+
• Security Certifications (bonus):
o CompTIA Security+
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience
• 3–5+ years in networking, with at least 1–2 years in cloud-based networking.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing cloud, multi-cloud, and
hybrid network architectures.
• Hands-on experience and firm understanding of Policy Enforcement Points.
• Hands-on experience with PrivateLink
• Hands-on experience with migration projects from on-premises to cloud.
Soft Skills
• Forward thinking and Engineering not just for today but engineering for future
needs/requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Project management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Adaptability to evolving cloud technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast past paced, high demand environment.
Additional Plus Factors
• Knowledge of container networking (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with multi-cloud networking strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Route 53 and DNS.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in at least one major cloud service provider: (Prefer AWS
and Azure expertise)
o AWS (Amazon Web Services) — e.g., VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway,
o Microsoft Azure — e.g., Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Network Security
Groups.
o Google Cloud Platform — e.g., VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN.
• Networking:
o Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing to include BGP,
switching, and subnetting.
o Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
o Knowledge of SD-WAN and hybrid cloud networking.
o Cloud to Cloud routing and configurations
• Automation & Scripting:
o Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or
Ansible.
• Security:
o Network security best practices.
o Zero Trust network principles.
o Cloud-native security services (AWS Security Groups, Azure Firewall, etc.).
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
o Cloud-native monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
o Third-party tools (Datadog, Splunk, SolarWinds).
Professional Certifications
• Cloud Certifications:
o AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
o Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Networking Certifications:
o Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE
o CompTIA Network+
• Security Certifications (bonus):
o CompTIA Security+
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Experience
• 3–5+ years in networking, with at least 1–2 years in cloud-based networking.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing cloud, multi-cloud, and
hybrid network architectures.
• Hands-on experience and firm understanding of Policy Enforcement Points.
• Hands-on experience with PrivateLink
• Hands-on experience with migration projects from on-premises to cloud.
Soft Skills
• Forward thinking and Engineering not just for today but engineering for future
needs/requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Clear communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Project management and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Adaptability to evolving cloud technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast past paced, high demand environment.
Additional Plus Factors
• Knowledge of container networking (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with multi-cloud networking strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Route 53 and DNS.
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