Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Mark Anthony Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

As our new Senior Cloud Network Engineer , you will play a critical role in driving the organisation’s cloud transformation by designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud network architectures. Working closely with Infrastructure, Security, and broader IT teams, you will be the hands-on technical lead for the development of modern cloud and hybrid networking solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), while ensuring performance, resilience, and security across enterprise environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in network or cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale environments.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, TGW, ELB, WAF , VPNs, SD-WAN and firewalls.
• Demonstrable, production-level experience writing and managing AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, this is a must.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and enterprise networking technologies (Palo Alto,Cisco and Meraki experience is a strong plus).
• Proven ability to influence technical direction, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide architectural leadership in complex environments.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in an organization.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and executional level; ideate and directly execute.
• Drive growth & outcomes; activate complex work, enlist others effectively, anticipate and remove roadblocks.
• Move at pace.
• Have a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude and an ambitiously curious mindset to be the best in your craft.
• Promote ideas & curiosity; adding to your expertise, effectively articulates change, offers ideas and solutions.
• Actively care & develop; championing our culture and cultivating trust.
• Excellent communicator, compelling storyteller and fascinated by consumer behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of network security principles and enterprise networking technologies (Palo Alto,Cisco and Meraki experience is a strong plus).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end cloud network architectures, standards, and reference patterns across public cloud and hybrid environments. (e.g., TGW, ELB, VPCs)
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud network provisioning, configuration including Palo Alto PA-VM deployment and WAF
• Integrate cloud networking solutions with on-premises and hybrid environments (SD-WAN), including data centres, offices, and SaaS platforms.
• Define, enforce and manage network security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, routing policies, and segmentation to protect enterprise infrastructure.
• Lead architecture decisions for cloud networking platforms and services, ensuring alignment with security, budget, and enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership during major incidents and change events, conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term architectural improvements.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and best practices, continuously improving network resilience, scalability, and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver cloud networking initiatives, including vendor selection and solution evaluation.
• Act as the team's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Terraform, mentoring peers and handling day-to-day cloud network operations and on-call duties.
• Provide hands-on technical support during major incidents and change events, including cross-coverage for broader network issues (e.g., Meraki, firewall logs), conducting root cause analysis and driving long-term improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary from $115,000 to $135,000, based in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level