Cloud Networking Engineer

- Over 7 years of experience in designing, deploying, and delivering advanced support for multi-protocol IP backbone and access networks - More than 5 years of experience in deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting multi-vendor network and security platforms, including Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and VMware - Expertise in routing, switching, and security protocols such as BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, RSVP, VPLS, STP, L3VPN, IPsec, GRE, DMVPN, EIGRP, and QoS - Experience in deploying and configuring SD-WAN solutions, including practical work with Versa Networks Director, Analytics, and FlexVNF platforms - Proficiency in designing and integrating cloud networking solutions within Microsoft Azure, including ExpressRoute, Hub-Spoke, NSG and UDR policies, or Azure Firewall - Understanding of Zero Trust architecture models, SASE frameworks, and SD-WAN and SSE convergence strategies - Capability to document complex network and security architectures, operational procedures, and troubleshooting methods - Active Secret clearance - High School diploma or GED - Ability to secure a DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification within 6 months of hiring