Senior Cloud Network Analyst - Corporate IT (Kansas City)

Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking to hire a Senior Cloud Network Analyst for it's Corporate IT team in Kansas City, MO. As a Cloud Network Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the stability, security, and efficiency of our multi-cloud network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multi-cloud networking, a strong understanding of network protocols, cloud network peering, cloud security services and a proven track record in troubleshooting and optimizing cloud network performance.

What you will do

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network infrastructure using platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP and OCI.
• Configure and maintain virtual networks, subnets, and security groups to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Deploy VPC and VNET cloud network boundaries and associated policies
• Deploy and maintain cloud network peering and routing services like Azure vWAN and AWS Transit Gateways.
• Configure and deploy cloud network load balancing and security services like cloud firewalls and WAFs.
• Deploy cloud network configurations utilizing Infrastructure as Code - specifically Terraform.
• Develop and implement cloud network architecture, ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services including private connectivity solutions like ExpressRoute, Direct Connect and cloud network exchanges like Equinix and Megaport
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and resilient network solutions.
• Monitor and analyze cloud network performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement strategies for load balancing, auto-scaling, and disaster recovery to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide technical support for cloud-related network issues, working closely with other IT teams to resolve incidents promptly.
• Document and maintain network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and other IT staff to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Respond to network incidents and outages promptly, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist the Network Operations team in the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of the LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments.
• Identify and analyze new technologies and alternative systems to enhance security, reliability and customer experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Fundamentals, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Cloud Practitioner, etc) are a plus.
• Significant experience building and managing networks in Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and networking protocols.
• Experience deploying cloud network configurations using Terraform.
• Experience with network security practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption.
• Experience with multi-cloud connectivity.
• Strong ability to influence or lead enterprise integration project execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be on-call after-hours on a rotating basis.

Preferred:

• Experience with cloud-based network infrastructure in all four major cloud platforms - Azure, AWS, GCP, and OCI.
• Experience managing LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Experience with SD-WAN technology.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Certification in relevant networking technologies (e.g., CCNA, CWNA)
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise DNS solutions such as Cloudflare
• Experience with Cisco and Meraki network hardware.
• Experience with network automation tools.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

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Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 250373

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #COR