Effectual

Cloud Network Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Summary

Effectual Cloud Network Engineers (CNEs) are members of the Professional Services (PS) team that specialize in moving networks and responsibilities to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures to maximize their flexibility and productivity. They ensure customer satisfaction in the performance of their tasks. Effectual CNEs are "Brand Ambassadors" and are expected to stay current on leading practices to deliver high-quality, well-conceived solutions to customers. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Cloud & Migration.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a Cloud Network Engineer

A Cloud Network Engineer joins your client's effort as part of the delivery team. CNEs bring their expertise in AWS Networking, from design to implementation. They collaborate alongside Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects, and other team members, ensuring the clients' needs are fully satisfied.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Enabling customers' use of AWS to achieve their goals through:

  • Design and Implement cloud networking infrastructure, including:
    • Deploying Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) resources such as subnets, network access control lists, and security groups
    • Deploying AWS Transit Gateways, VPC peering and other networking interconnect technologies and protocols (e.g.: Palo Alto, Cisco, BGP, etc.)
    • Implementing and configuring AWS Direct Connect connections
  • Deploying, testing, diagramming, and documenting development, pre-production, and production environments at the network layer
  • Composing and leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g.: AWS CloudFormation templates, Terraform, etc.) to ensure repeatable, sustainable AWS infrastructure
  • Establishing visibility into network operations through:
    • Enabling and configuring AWS VPC flow logs, load balancer logging, etc.
    • Leveraging tagging, when possible, to assist in cost analysis based on expected usage
  • Configuring AWS cloud infrastructure for maximum technical and budgetary efficiency

Supporting the migration of customers from on-premises environments to AWS through:

  • Assisting in the development of migration plans
  • Advising clients on networking changes that need to be made to support connectivity to AWS
  • Executing migration plans, which may include:
    • Configuring on-premises to AWS hybrid networking
    • Confirming connectivity between on-premises and AWS cloud environments

Supporting rigorous project governance and execution achieved through:

  • Meeting with team members daily to review progress
  • Holding team members accountable for and challenging team members on technical solution implementation approaches to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Submitting time on assigned projects, daily
  • Supporting project delivery team members by:
    • Always operating with transparency
    • Being responsive to requests from team members for information
    • Communicating working preferences and understanding the working preferences of others to help develop a high-performing team that operates with respect, effectiveness, and efficiency

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience working in a predominantly AWS Cloud networking capacity
  • 5+ year of experience developing AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of leading AWS cloud security practices as they apply to networking
  • Proficient in developing Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g.: Terraform / AWS CloudFormation)
  • Work with multiple clients, in parallel
  • 3+ years of project experience in an external client-facing software development and / or cloud engineering (e.g.: AWS infrastructure development and deployment) environment
  • 3+ year of experience supporting work being delivered in a cloud environment (e.g.: AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies
  • Ability to work with multiple clients, in parallel
  • Ability to working Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule, with the ability to travel to client site up to 25% of the time.
  • AWS certifications (e.g.: AWS Networking Specialty)

Skills

AWS Networking
VPC
Subnets
Network Access Control Lists
Security Groups
Transit Gateways
VPC Peering
BGP
AWS Direct Connect
Infrastructure-as-Code
AWS CloudFormation
Terraform
Network Monitoring
Flow Logs
Cost Analysis

Effectual

Cloud innovation and IT modernization services

About Effectual

Effectual specializes in modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses, focusing on cloud innovation. The company helps both commercial enterprises and public sector customers enhance their IT systems by using established methods and cloud solutions to accelerate digital transformation. Effectual's services include modern application development, cloud strategy, data analytics, and generative AI services, all aimed at improving data-driven decision-making. A significant part of their approach is ensuring data security and compliance, which helps businesses mitigate risks and protect their reputations. Additionally, Effectual assists clients in optimizing their cloud costs by reducing technical debt and the total cost of ownership. The goal of Effectual is to turn business challenges into successful outcomes through effective IT modernization.

Jersey City, New JerseyHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from new Cloud Native Computing Foundation members.
Potential over-reliance on AWS as a primary partner.
Investment pressure may prioritize growth over service quality.

Differentiation

Effectual is an AWS Premier Partner with seven AWS competencies.
The company specializes in IT modernization for both commercial and public sectors.
Effectual emphasizes data security, achieving SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 compliance.

Upsides

Effectual ranked No. 44 on CRN's 2024 Fast Growth 150 list.
Increased demand for cloud cost optimization boosts Effectual's service relevance.
Rising interest in generative AI aligns with Effectual's service offerings.

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