Principal Cloud Network Engineer
Core
Define and drive enterprise cloud and hybrid network architecture across AWS, GCP, and Azure, replacing legacy patterns with modern cloud-native equivalents.
Role type
Principal Cloud Network Engineer (Multi-cloud Architecture & Automation)
Builds
Enterprise cloud network architecture, multi-account landing zones, private service access patterns, and Python-based automation/APIs for network services.
Domain
Cloud Networking, Multi-cloud Infrastructure, Security
Required skills
Multi-cloud networking (AWS, GCP, Azure), Python automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), Zero-trust architecture, Hybrid connectivity (Direct Connect, ExpressRoute), DNS strategy, Network security (WAF, Firewalls), Kubernetes networking, Incident command, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
FinOps principles, ITIL-aligned operations, BGP/DNS deep expertise, Container networking (CNI, Service Mesh)
Technologies
AWS Transit Gateway, VPC Lattice, PrivateLink, GCP VPC Network Connectivity Center, Azure Virtual WAN, Terraform, Python, Route 53, Cloud Monitoring, EKS/GKE/AKS
Responsibilities
Define and evolve enterprise cloud network architecture across AWS, GCP, and Azure; Establish multi-account landing zone network standards; Design private service access patterns at scale; Own hybrid connectivity strategy using Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and VPN; Drive infrastructure-as-code standards and Python-based automation; Lead incident command and root-cause analysis for complex connectivity issues; Mentor senior engineers and architects on cloud networking guidelines.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
