Cloud Network Engineer

Company: Vets Hired
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Cloud Network Engineer to design, secure, and maintain scalable cloud networking environments supporting mission-critical enterprise applications. This role plays a key part in shaping cloud infrastructure strategy, with a strong focus on security-first architecture, Zero Trust networking, automation, and high availability across global environments. The ideal candidate brings deep cloud networking expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience in regulated enterprise systems. Duties & Responsibilities Design and implement secure, scalable network architectures in cloud environments Integrate global performance and security services such as DNS, CDN, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust access Enforce identity-aware access controls and micro-segmentation strategies Manage cloud networking components including virtual networks, firewalls, gateways, and routing Monitor and troubleshoot network performance and connectivity issues Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates for network deployments Implement secure hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies Perform audits and vulnerability assessments on network configurations Collaborate with DevOps, security, and application teams to support cloud-native workloads Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership Participate in incident response and root cause analysis Qualifications, Skills & Experience Deep experience with cloud networking, security, and monitoring platforms Strong knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and identity-based access controls Solid understanding of networking protocols and enterprise connectivity models Proficiency in automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code tools Experience with monitoring, logging, and security analytics platforms Familiarity with modern load balancing, encryption, and API-driven networking tools

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