Cloud Network Engineer

Job Summary The Senior Cloud Network Engineer provides Level-3 design, implementation, and operational support for enterprise cloud and data center networking environments. This role is heavily focused on GCP and Azure networking, with additional exposure to AWS and OCI. The engineer works closely with Cloud Network Architects to translate business requirements into high- and low-level designs, lead implementations, and perform advanced troubleshooting across cloud, firewall, and routing/switching platforms. Key Responsibilities Design & ArchitectureProvide Level-3 network design, engineering, and implementation support for enterprise cloud and data center environments.Review business requirements with Cloud Network Architects and Engineering teams.Create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) diagrams.Develop LLD cabling matrices based on approved designs.Design and implement hybrid connectivity between data centers and cloud providers. Implementation & Change ManagementCreate detailed implementation (build/deploy) plans, verification steps, and back-out procedures.Raise and manage ServiceNow change tickets, coordinating outage windows per client standards.Perform after-hours and weekend implementations as required.Execute build/deploy activities with proper coordination and approvals.Conduct post-implementation validation, performance testing, and documentation. Cloud & Network OperationsPerform advanced design, implementation, and troubleshooting across:GCP, Azure, AWS, OCI networkingPalo Alto Firewalls (physical & virtual)Cisco Nexus routing and switchingUpdate network inventory and documentation following implementations. Primary Skills & TechnologiesCloud NetworkingGCP VPC, NCC, Partner InterconnectAzure vWAN, ExpressRouteHybrid cloud connectivity and routingFirewalls & SecurityPalo Alto Firewalls (Strata & Virtual)Panorama Firewall ManagementRouting & SwitchingCisco Nexus 9000 series (NX-OS, vPC)BGP routing between Data Center and CloudAutomation & IaCGitHubGitHub ActionsTerraform Secondary SkillsExpert-level knowledge of routing, switching, and firewall troubleshootingExperience with Arista switchesMulti-cloud operational exposure (AWS / OCI) Preferred CertificationsGoogle Cloud Professional Network EngineerMicrosoft Azure Network Engineer AssociateCisco CCNP - Data Center CompetenciesStrong design and documentation skillsExcellent troubleshooting and analytical abilityExperience working in regulated, enterprise environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder coordination skills