Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer at Eliassen Group Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer at Eliassen Group in Brentwood, Maryland Posted in 10 days ago.

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full-time On-site 5 days/week in Washington, DC Our client requires a senior Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer to lead cloud and on?premises network design, implementation, and operations. The role focuses on hybrid connectivity, security, and reliability while supporting a range of enterprise technologies in a fully onsite environment Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insuranc e.

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$62.00 to $72.25/hr. w2 JN -022026-10 5402 Responsibil itiesDesign, deploy, and maintain cloud?based network solutions integrated with on?premises infrastruc ture.

Support hybrid cloud architectures and optimize networking performance and scalabi lity.

Design, implement, and maintain on?prem network solut ions.

Perform network and low?voltage cabling repair, troubleshooting, and remedia tion.

Support and resolve issues across POS, video surveillance, physical access control, VoIP, LAN/WAN, hypervisors, and ser vers.

Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud and on?prem network sys tems.

Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across environm ents.

Implement automation and orchestration to streamline network operat ions.

Optimize resource utilization using scripting and infrastructure?as? code.

Implement and enforce security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and encryp tion.

Ensure compliance with security policies and standards across environm ents.

Partner with cloud architects, security teams, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business n eeds.

Use monitoring tools to track network performance and infrastructure he alth.

Provide reporting to management and technical t eams.

Deliver ongoing support and rapid troubleshooting to minimize down time. Experience Requir ementsUS Citizenship req uired.

Minimum 7 years in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related roles.

Proven experience with cloud?based and hybrid networking solu tions.

Hands?on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Strong understanding of cloud and network security prac tices.

Proficiency with networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.

Experience with network monitoring tools.

Familiarity with automation and scripting such as Python, Ansible, or Terr aform.

Experience with cloud networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, Cloud VPN, and Load Bala ncers.

Familiarity with Windows Server environ ments.

Experience with tools such as GitHub, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and SIEM platforms such as S plunk.

Practical experience with Cisco UCS?C, Microsoft Hyper?

V, Red Hat Linux, and UPS sy stems.

Knowledge of environmental monitors, physical access control, video surveillance, intercoms, and portable network kits.

Experience supporting VoIP systems, printers, scanners, kiosks, and POS sy stems.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem?solving s kills.

Excellent written and verbal communication s kills.

Ability to manage priorities in a fast?paced enviro nment.

Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, lifting equipment, racking hardware, and working under desks.