Principal Cloud Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Description
3 Days Hybrid from any of our locations in RI, Iselin NJ, MA, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Phoenix AZ
Role is not relocation eligible.
Description
We are seeking an experienced
Principal

Cloud Network Engineer
to join our team and play a key role in the design, deployment, and management of secure, standardized, and automated infrastructure across multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments. This position is critical for enabling seamless connectivity between compute resources across public and hybrid-cloud, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and deploy cloud networks in AWS and Azure, ensuring CFG’s design principles
Design and implement hybrid-cloud environment utilizing Spine-Leaf architecture
Manage and optimize hybrid-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.
Drive the product vision for a Multi-Cloud environment, ensuring a secure and repeatable network infrastructure
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, utilizing tools like Terraform and Ansible
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and integrate feedback into the product lifecycle
Create documentation and deliver knowledge-sharing presentations to help team members and internal customers
Troubleshoot networking and security issues and participate in a tier 3 on-call rotation
Qualifications, Education And Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in network architecture or cloud services, with a focus on cloud networking and security
Proficiency in AWS and Azure native networking and security constructs
Experience in the design and deployment of Aviatrix multi-cloud platform is a plus
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Harness and Ansible
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira
Experience in IP Networking (e.g., Spine and Leaf Architecture, routing, switching, IPsec, VRFs).
Strong knowledge of network monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, and Splunk.
Proficiency in using network troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, tracert, NetMon).
Industry certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking or Azure Network Engineer Associate or Aviatrix ACE Professional or CCIE RS
Pay Transparency
‌The salary range for this position is $123,200 – $184,800 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the budget, work location, and relevant skills and experience..
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits
Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.
Why Work for Us
At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth
Posting End Date: 10/30/2026

Salary : $123,200 - $184,800