AWS Network Engineer

Job Title : Sr. AWS Network Engineer

Location : Charlotte, NC

Duration : 6+ months

About DataAffect

DataAffect is a boutique data and service management firm specializing in delivering Data Governance, Enterprise Data Strategy, Solutions Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Integrations, Data Security & Privacy Management, IT Service Management, Business Analysis, and Agile Project Management services to diverse clients across multiple industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Sr. AWS Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and high-performance network architectures in AWS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with core AWS services, cloud networking, monitoring, automation, and orchestration frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain AWS network architectures , including VPCs, subnets, routing, transit gateways, security groups, and network access controls.

Implement network monitoring and observability using AWS CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and EventBridge.

Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and data teams to ensure high-performance, reliable, and secure connectivity for enterprise workloads.

Optimize network infrastructure for scalability, fault-tolerance, and multi-region deployments .

Manage and integrate AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, and API Gateway to support network automation and orchestration workflows.

Apply security best practices to protect network communications and data flow across AWS environments.

Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes , ensuring network policies and service connectivity are configured properly.

Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership for junior team members and cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with AWS services : VPC, Transit Gateway, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, CloudWatch, and networking fundamentals.

Hands-on experience with Python scripting for automation, monitoring, and orchestration tasks.

Deep understanding of cloud networking principles , network security, and high-performance AWS architectures.

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) .

Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Advanced Networking .

Experience in machine learning or AI workloads and supporting network infrastructure for data-intensive applications.

Familiarity with multi-region deployments, hybrid cloud, and high-availability networking architectures .