AWS Cloud Connectivity Engineer_Houston, TX_Only on W2

AWS Connectivity Engineer

Contract: 1 year (possible extensions)

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Onsite

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Connectivity Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable network connectivity solutions within AWS, with a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and GitHub workflows. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience managing Fortinet firewalls, ensuring robust security and compliance across cloud and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Connectivity & Networking

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS network architectures (VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs, Direct Connect, etc.).
• Configure and manage routing, Transit Gateways & CloudWAN
• Troubleshoot and optimize network performance and connectivity issues.
  
  

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop and maintain Terraform modules for AWS networking and security resources.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated deployment and testing.
• Ensure version control, code quality, and documentation of IaC artifacts.
  
  

Firewall & Security Management

• Configure and manage Fortinet FortiGate firewalls
• Implement firewall policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations.
• Monitor and respond to security events and alerts related to network traffic.
  
  

Collaboration & Governance

• Work closely with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and Security teams to align on best practices.
• Participate in design reviews, change management processes, and compliance audits.
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Ability to participate in on call rotations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with AWS networking services and architecture.
• Strong proficiency in Terraform and GitHub for IaC and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (including FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer).
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, BGP, and network security principles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty).
• Fortinet NSE certifications.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, FortiAnalyzer, Datadog).