Network Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 networking and hands-on experience across public cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate will design and implement test strategies, develop lab testing frameworks, and validate IPv6 and dual-stack networking in cloud-native and enterprise environments. This role involves close collaboration with architecture teams and business units to ensure compliance with IPv6 readiness standards and optimize network security and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies for IPv6 validation across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Develop test automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Build and manage lab environments for hardware/software certification and PoCs.
• Validate network DMZ designs, certify underlying hardware/software features, and enhance network security posture.
• Perform data gathering and analytics for test results and prepare deployment templates.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues and provide solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, compute, security, telemetry, desktop engineering) and senior management.
• Provide escalation support to network operations for bug validation and vulnerability assessments.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in LAN/WAN network design, engineering, and feature testing/certification.
• CCIE Certification is mandatory
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP networking:
• AWS: VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53
• Azure: VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher
• GCP: Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs
• 3+ years of IPv6 networking and validation experience.
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching (Cisco IOS-XE/XR/NXOS), TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, MPLS VPNs, VXLAN, Multicast.
• Experience with DMVPN, IPSec, and encryption standards.
• Familiarity with Python network programming (preferred).
• Experience with job scheduling tools and Agile methodologies.

Desired Skills

• Certifications in AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, or GCP Cloud Network Engineer.
• Experience with network security hardening and best practices.
• Knowledge of test-driven development and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

The
critical requirements
for the
Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer
role can be grouped into
technical expertise
,
cloud networking knowledge
, and
soft skills
:

✅ Top Technical Requirements (Must-Have)

• IPv6 Networking Expertise

- Minimum
3+ years
of hands-on experience with
IPv6 networking and validation
.
- Deep understanding of
dual-stack networking
in cloud-native and enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of
TCP/IP
,
BGP
,
OSPF
,
MP-BGP
,
MPLS VPNs
,
VXLAN
,
Multicast
.

• Cloud Networking Skills

- Hands-on experience with
AWS
,
Azure
, and
GCP
networking:
- AWS: VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53.
- Azure: VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network Watcher.
- GCP: Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs.
- 4+ years
working with
Cloud PaaS/IaaS
environments.

• Network Testing & Automation

- Experience building
lab environments
, performing
PoCs
, and certifying hardware/software.
- Ability to develop
test automation frameworks
using
Terraform
,
Ansible
, and
CloudFormation
.
- Familiarity with
Python network programming
(preferred).

• Routing & Switching

- Strong hands-on experience with
Cisco platforms
(IOS-XE, XR, NXOS).
- Knowledge of
DMVPN
,
IPSec
, and encryption standards.

✅ Certifications & Experience

- CCIE certification
is mandatory
- Cloud certifications:
AWS Advanced Networking
,
Azure Network Engineer
, or
GCP Cloud Network Engineer
(desired).

✅ Soft Skills

- Excellent
written and verbal communication
for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to collaborate with
cross-functional teams
and senior management.
- Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills
.

Nice-to-Have

- Experience with
Agile methodologies
.
- Knowledge of
network security hardening
and best practices.
- Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
and
test-driven development
.