Cloud Network Engineer IV
Brightstar Lottery · Austin, TX · 3 wk ago
HybridInformation Technology$61k–$201k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Cloud Network Engineer (AWS Focus) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable cloud networking solutions across AWS and hybrid environments, with working knowledge of Azure. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud networking and security with strong operational discipline and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate cloud networking architectures in AWS, including Cloud WAN and hybrid connectivity patterns
- Part of a team for cloud network design and troubleshooting, supporting both project delivery and production operations
- Implement and maintain VPN and hybrid connectivity solutions between AWS, Azure, and on-premises data centers
- Develop, maintain, and review Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation to ensure repeatable, auditable deployments
- Integrate network infrastructure into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated deployment, validation, and rollback
- Configure and support Fortinet firewall platforms in cloud and hybrid environments, in alignment with security and compliance standards
- Collaborate with security, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure network designs meet security, availability, and performance requirements
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and diagrams using Visio, Lucidchart, and standard MS Office tools
- Support cross-discipline initiatives, ensuring alignment between cloud engineering, delivery, and support teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and cost optimization in cloud networking
- Support different teams and organizations as they migrate to the cloud.
Skills
- Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating AWS networking services, including VPCs, Transit Gateway, routing, and hybrid connectivity
- Working knowledge of Cloud WAN architectures; including multi-region, segmented, and hub-and-spoke designs
- Experience with VPN technologies, including site-to-site and client VPNs, and integration with on-premises networks
- Infrastructure as Code expertise using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation templates
- Operational experience with Fortinet firewalls, including policy design, routing, and troubleshooting in hybrid cloud environments
- Familiarity with Azure networking concepts, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute knowledge a plus)
- Experience using GitHub for source control, collaboration, and change tracking
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and automation
- Strong documentation and diagramming skills using Microsoft Office, Visio, and Lucidchart
- Excellent soft skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Detail-oriented, action-focused, and comfortable working in highly regulated, enterprise environments
- Proficient in leveraging generative AI to accelerate development workflows and continuous learning, with experience using GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Claude.
Qualifications
- Experience working in large, distributed enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders and strict change management processes
- Ability to navigate complex organizations and build strong working relationships across teams
- Comfortable balancing production support responsibilities with project and engineering work
- Experience supporting regulated or high-availability environments is strongly preferred