Job Specifications
Cloud Network Engineer
Locations: Cambridge, Macclesfield, Luton (UK) | Chennai (India)
Hybrid/Onsite as required
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to design, build, and automate large-scale cloud networking solutions across complex enterprise environments. This role plays a critical part in delivering secure, cloud-native network architectures and driving automation-first ways of working across multi-account and hybrid landscapes.
You'll work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and well-governed cloud network platforms that enable the wider business to move faster and more securely.
What You'll Be Doing
Cloud Network Architecture & Design
Produce high- and low-level designs for cloud networking and security services across AWS (primary), with exposure to Azure and GCP
Design multi-account landing zones, VPC architectures, segmentation models, routing strategies, and security controls
Contribute to architectural governance and design assurance forums
Hybrid & Enterprise Integration
Design and integrate hybrid connectivity between cloud, on-premises, end-user, and customer-facing environments
Deliver solutions including AWS Direct Connect, IPSec VPN, hybrid DNS, and resilient routing patterns
Automation & DevOps
Build and operate network automation using Infrastructure as Code, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
Use Git-based workflows as the system of record for network change
Implement policy-as-code, automated testing, security scanning, and compliance gates
Integrate automation into operational processes such as change management and CMDB updates
Security & Zero Trust
Design and implement cloud-first Zero Trust and segmentation strategies
Deliver cloud-native Firewalling, inspection, and secure egress solutions
Work with identity-aware access controls and posture-based policies
Operationalisation & Enablement
Transition new automation and platforms into production with operational teams
Embed observability, logging, and compliance-by-design
Promote best practices and automation capabilities across global network teams
Onsite & Field Work (when required)
Plan and execute onsite network installations, cutovers, and upgrades
Support racking, cabling, device staging, testing, and change execution
Participate in maintenance windows and stakeholder communications
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong background in enterprise and cloud networking, with AWS as a primary platform
Deep experience with network automation, IaC, Scripting, APIs, and templating
Production experience with GitHub (or equivalent) including:
Branching strategies and code reviews
CI/CD pipelines for network and IaC changes
Secure secrets and identity management (OIDC, short-lived credentials)
Policy-as-code and automated compliance
Experience delivering cloud-centric network designs in large environments
Solid understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, and network security fundamentals
Confident communicator able to explain complex designs to technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable Experience
Multi-account VPC design, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and advanced routing strategies
Hybrid networking with Direct Connect (LAG, VIFs) and BGP-based VPNs
Centralised egress and inspection patterns (NAT, secure service edge, traffic steering)
Zscaler ZIA/ZPA architecture and operations
Cloud-native load balancing (ALB/NLB, Gateway Load Balancer)
Observability and compliance tooling (flow logs, traffic mirroring, SIEM integration)
Exposure to Azure and GCP cloud networking patterns
Certifications
AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty
AWS Solutions Architect - Professional
AWS Security or DevOps certifications
Cloud or network security certifications (eg CISSP, Zscaler, GIAC)
Travel & Onsite Requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~25%, project-dependent)
Willingness to work onsite for installations, cutovers, and troubleshooting
Comfortable with hands-on physical network tasks when required
About the Company
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