Role Title : Lead Cloud Engineer
Location : Hybrid Onsite – Alpharetta, GA (3–4 days onsite expected)
Contract
Responsibilities :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Cloud Testing Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 networking and hands-on experience across public cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, GCP). The ideal candidate will design and implement test strategies, develop lab testing frameworks, and validate IPv6 and dual-stack networking in cloud-native and enterprise environments. This role involves close collaboration with architecture teams and business units to ensure compliance with IPv6 readiness standards and optimize network security and performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and execute test strategies for IPv6 validation across multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures.
- Develop test automation frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Build and manage lab environments for hardware / software certification and PoCs.
- Validate network DMZ designs, certify underlying hardware / software features, and enhance network security posture.
- Perform data gathering and analytics for test results and prepare deployment templates.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware / software issues and provide solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (cloud, compute, security, telemetry, desktop engineering) and senior management.
- Provide escalation support to network operations for bug validation and vulnerability assessments.
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in LAN / WAN network design, engineering, and feature testing / certification.CCIE / CCNP certification or equivalent experience.Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP networking :VPC IPv6 addressing, Internet Gateway, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53
Azure : VNet IPv6, Load Balancer, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Network WatcherGCP : Cloud Routers, IPv6 Access, NAT64, Interconnect, VPC Flow Logs
3+ years of IPv6 networking and validation experience.Strong knowledge of routing and switching (Cisco IOS-XE / XR / NXOS), TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, MP-BGP, MPLS VPNs, VXLAN, Multicast.Experience with DMVPN, IPSec, and encryption standards.Familiarity with Python network programming (preferred).Experience with job scheduling tools and Agile methodologies.Desired Skills :
Certifications in AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, or GCP Cloud Network Engineer.Experience with network security hardening and best practices.Knowledge of test-driven development and CI / CD pipelines.Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.LAN / WAN Network designCCIE / CCNPAWS, Azure, and GCP networkingIPv6 networkingRouting, Switching, EncryptionAbout Ampstek
Ampstek is a global IT solutions partner serving clients across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, and MEA. We specialize in delivering talent and technology solutions for enterprise-level digital transformation, trading systems, data services, and regulatory compliance.
Contact : Snehil Mishra
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