What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Network Cloud Engineer position at Apex Systems?
Job#: 3017208
Job Description:
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud service providers. The position requires strong hands-on experience with cloud networking, DevOps practices, and secure, scalable architecture patterns. The engineer will collaborate closely with application teams, architects, and security partners to deliver reliable and resilient cloud solutions.
Core Responsibilities
Required Cloud Expertise
Microsoft Azure:
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI):
Preferred Qualifications
Equinix:
Firewalls:
Web Application Security:
Routing and Switching:
DDI:
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud service providers. The position requires strong hands-on experience with cloud networking, DevOps practices, and secure, scalable architecture patterns. The engineer will collaborate closely with application teams, architects, and security partners to deliver reliable and resilient cloud solutions.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure with a strong understanding of cloud compute, sizing, data flows, and inter-service communication across hybrid, on-premises, and multi-cloud environments.
- Develop and maintain DevOps CI/CD pipelines and orchestration workflows.
- Integrate and manage third-party PaaS/SaaS tools within cloud environments.
- Implement architectures that support regional redundancy, availability zones, and fault-tolerant design.
- Apply security best practices across network paths, public endpoints, and service exposure.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support scalable and secure cloud deployments.
- Utilize advanced DevOps tooling and pipeline orchestration to streamline delivery.
Required Cloud Expertise
Microsoft Azure:
- Hands-on IaaS networking experience including VNet, UDR, NSG, internal load balancers, DNS, network virtual appliances, ExpressRoute with BGP, and global peering.
- Experience with Azure-native services such as API Management, Application Gateway, Function Apps with VNet integration, Azure Data Lake, Private DNS Zones, Azure Firewall, Virtual WAN, Private Endpoints, Service Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancers.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI):
- Hands-on IaaS networking experience including VCN, route tables, local peering gateways, dynamic routing gateways with route redistribution, inter-region traffic steering, Layer 4/7 load balancers, private DNS, network virtual appliances, FastConnect with BGP, and RPC.
- Experience with OCI private DNS patterns, application flows, and troubleshooting (including OCI Database, GoldenGate, and AI/ML services).
- Familiarity with Private Endpoints, Service Gateway, OCI IAM, compartments, and Landing Zone architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
Equinix:
- Experience deploying Equinix Fabric, including network edge to cloud service providers, bring-your-own-connection models, and BGP-level routing.
Firewalls:
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto VM/NVA (active/active and active/passive) and Palo Alto Prisma.
Web Application Security:
- Experience with Imperva WAF including configuration, policy creation, bot protection, account takeover protection, DDoS tuning, site onboarding, certificate management, and CDN integration.
Routing and Switching:
- Experience with Cisco Catalyst WAN edge routers, Cisco CSR (1000v/8000v), Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ThousandEyes, Cisco Smart Licensing, Arista spine/leaf architectures, and Juniper MX platforms.
DDI:
- Experience with Infoblox DDI and vNIOS.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.