Network Automation Engineer

Job Title: Cloud/Network Automation Engineer Location: Hybrid/Buffalo, NY 1st Pref. (4 days onsite/1 day remote), or Remote Considered (EST/CST Only)Duration: 12+-month contractSeeking a Cloud/Network Automation Engineer with deep experience in Azure and AWS networking, strong expertise in routing, DNS, firewalls, and network segmentation, and demonstrated success implementing automation through Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. The ideal candidate will have experience designing secure multi-cloud network architectures, troubleshooting complex hybrid-cloud environments, and driving operational efficiency through automation and standardization.MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS:1. Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall)2. AWS Networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53)3. Advanced Routing (BGP, OSPF)4. DNS Architecture (Azure Private DNS, Route 53, Infoblox)5. Firewall Management (Checkpoint, Palo Alto)6. Network Segmentation (Aviatrix, NSG)7. Terraform and Ansible Automation8. Python9. Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Design10. Enterprise Troubleshooting and Operational SupportGENERAL SKILLS: • Microsoft Azure Networkingo Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)o Virtual WANo ExpressRouteo Private Endpointso Azure Load Balancero Application Gatewayo Azure Firewallo Private DNS Zoneso Network Security Groups (NSGs)• Amazon Web Services (AWS)-o VPC Design and Connectivityo Transit Gatewayo Direct Connecto Route 53o Network Load Balancer (NLB)o Application Load Balancer (ALB)o AWS Network Firewallo Security Groups and NACLsNetwork Engineering-• Advanced Routing and Switchingo BGPo OSPFDNS and Traffic Management-• Public and Private DNS Architecture• Azure Private DNS• AWS Route 53• Infoblox DNS/IPAM• DNS Security and Troubleshooting• GSLB / Traffic Management SolutionsNetwork Security & Segmentation-• Cloud Network Security• Distributed Firewall Policies• Micro-Segmentation• Network Access Control• Firewall Rule Management• Security Policy DesignFirewall Technologies-• Palo Alto Networks• Check PointCloud Segmentation Technologies-• Aviatrix• Multi-Cloud Network Architecture• East-West Traffic SegmentationAutomation & Infrastructure as Code- • Terraform (Required)• Ansible• Python• Git/GitHub/GitLab• CI/CD Pipelines• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)• API IntegrationsMonitoring & Operations- • Azure Monitor• AWS CloudWatch• Dynatrace• Logging and Observability• Network Performance TroubleshootingPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • Multi-Cloud Design (Azure & AWS)• Enterprise Data Center Migrations• Cloud Adoption and Transformation Projects• Network Automation Initiatives• Source of Truth Platforms (Nautobot, NetBox)