Network Cloud Engineer (Alpharetta)

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 .