Consulting/Principal AWS Network Infrastructure Engineer

LexisNexis is a leading provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. They are seeking a Consulting AWS Cloud Network Infrastructure Engineer to define best practices, mentor teams, and ensure a robust cloud network infrastructure that supports strategic initiatives and business agility.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available network infrastructure solutions in AWS
• Manage and optimize AWS networking services such as VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53, CloudWAN, and Transit Gateway
• Implement and maintain network security best practices, including firewalls, VPNs, and security groups
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Python
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Work with cross-functional teams to support application development and deployment
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation and diagrams
• Monitor and optimize cloud costs, implementing cost-saving measures where possible
• Ensure that all cloud network solutions comply with LexisNexis standards
• Continuously improve the performance and reliability of network systems
• Lead incident response efforts for network-related issues and outages
• Provide training and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members
• Stay updated with the latest cloud networking technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve the infrastructure

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5+ years in AWS cloud engineering and architecture
• Strong understanding of AWS network infrastructure and service integration, including VPC, IAM, Transit Gateway, and CloudFormation, and how AWS services such as EC2, EKS, RDS, S3, and Lambda operate within those network architectures
• Strong experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and automation scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools (DataDog, Splunk, Coralogix, CloudWatch)
• Strong networking and security knowledge (DNS, VPC, NAT, Security Groups, IAM)
• In-depth knowledge of AWS networking services and best practices, such as VPC, AWS Firewall, Transit Gateway, WAF, Security Groups, CloudWAN, NACLS, Shield Advance, and Direct Connect
• Advanced understanding of networking protocols and services such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs
• Proficiency in network security principles and tools
• Skilled in network automation and scripting
• Experience in developing IaC with advanced skills in tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible for automating infrastructure deployment and management
• Familiar with DevOps practices / CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions to automate testing and deployment
• Adaptable to work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals, groups or independently
• Ability to document and communicate effectively, explaining technical concepts and network initiatives in business terms in both individual and group settings
• Must be tenacious, overcoming obstacles and identifying risks
• Attention to detail will be critical to assist with the successful implementation of initiatives
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (or equivalent)
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty