Cloud Network Engineer

About

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Cloud Network Engineer for a contract position located in MN. This is a remote role.
The cloud network engineer will help develop and enforce standards, policies, and procedures for Cloud infrastructure. The candidate will bridge the gap between the traditional on‑prem network infrastructure and the network infrastructure deployed in the public cloud. The primary focus of this individual is to work with the current team of engineers to develop a strategy around evolving our current cloud network deployment in AWS, GCP, OCI and Microsoft Azure.

Requirements

• Experience implementing cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, GCP Cloud Interconnect, and Azure ExpressRoute
• Proficient with network automation leveraging Python, Ansible, GitHub, JSON, Terraform, REST APIs, and other network automation tools
• Mandatory expertise in enterprise DNS architecture, operations, and troubleshooting across on‑premises and public cloud environments, including authoritative and recursive DNS design, DNS security controls, DNS‑based traffic steering, and integration with cloud‑native DNS services
• Experience managing all cloud‑native network technologies offered by AWS, GCP, OCI, and Microsoft Azure using automation
• Extensive knowledge and experience of interconnecting cloud regions as well as cloud‑to‑on‑prem in a globally deployed network infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of cloud‑native network security techniques using AWS Security Groups, AWS NACLs, AWS Firewall Manager, AWS WAF, GCP VPC Service Controls, GCP VPC Firewalls, Azure Network Firewalls, and Azure Security Groups
• Experience with enterprise application delivery and load‑balancing platforms, specifically F5 BIG‑IP (LTM configuration, traffic management, SSL/TLS offload, health monitoring, iRules, and integration with on‑premises and cloud‑based application architectures). Experience operating and standardizing F5 load‑balancing services in hybrid and multi‑cloud environments is strongly preferred
• Experience with enterprise DNS/IPAM platforms, specifically Infoblox (Grid architecture, DNS and DHCP services, IP address management, automation/integration with cloud platforms, and operational lifecycle management). Experience enforcing DNS and IPAM standards, supporting hybrid cloud integrations, and maintaining DNS/IPAM data accuracy at scale is strongly preferred
• Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
• Develop customized monitoring and alerting solutions

Desired Skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced, demanding, and constantly changing environment, while being able to set priorities and balance multiple deadlines
• Ability to work on a team or independently with minimal supervision to achieve project milestones and deadlines; knows how to escalate appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; able to manage a complex project independently, while functioning effectively under time constraints, established deadlines, and within budget

Compensation

• $60.00 – $75.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level
• Pay range listed: $60.89 – $62.77 per hour

Eligibility

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

Benefits (Genesis10 Contract Roles)

• Access to hundreds of clients, many with 5‑20+ years of partnership with Genesis10
• Career‑home opportunities within Genesis10 for long‑term consultants
• Experienced, caring recruiting team (average >7 years of experience)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Sick Pay (where applicable)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)