Sr Cloud Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and maintain the company's Azure and AWS cloud-based infrastructure.
• Establish and manage Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect to ensure secure and reliable network connectivity.
• Design and implement virtual networks within Azure and AWS environments.
• Build and manage DMZs in Azure and AWS to provide an additional layer of security.
• Implement and manage cloud native and 3rd party firewalls to protect cloud-based resources.
• Set up and manage proxies to control and secure internet access. Enable and configure monitoring for cloud network infrastructure.
• Monitor alerts and address issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption to services.
• Handle day-to-day incidents, changes, and problem records, ensuring they are resolved within SLAs.
• Use ITSM processes and tools such as ServiceNow to manage incidents, changes, and problem records.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the cloud-based infrastructure.

Technical skills

• Network Architecture: Understanding of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and associated network protocols and concepts.
• Proficiency in Azure and AWS cloud services: The administrator should have a deep understanding of Azure and AWS network related services, including Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, virtual networks, DMZs, cloud firewalls, and INAC proxies.
• Proficiency in Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills are needed to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise in the cloud infrastructure.
• Network Monitoring Tools: Experience with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, etc.
• Basic Network Security: Knowledge of network security measures, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other industry-standard techniques and practices.
• IT Service Management (ITSM): Experience with ITSM processes and tools such as ServiceNow is crucial for managing incidents, changes, and problem records.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar can demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Overall 5+ years’ real experience as Senior Cloud Network Administrator and troubleshooting network incidents and problems.
• Experience with Azure and AWS cloud network services and understanding of network architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Azure Administrator Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or similar are advantageous.