Mid-Level Cloud Network Engineer (AWS)

Job description

Position Description:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Network Engineer (AWS) to join our CGI team in Sacramento, CA!

This is a client facing full-time career opportunity to work on a highly visible transformation (Infrastructure services) projects for one of our long-standing government clients!

This position can be located remotely anywhere in the US; however the preferred locations are one of our Onshore Delivery Centers: Troy, AL; Lafayette, LA; Wausau, WI; Knoxville, TN; Mobile, AL; Belton, TX; Waterville, ME; or Lebanon, VA.

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through November 21, 2024.

How we’re transforming Government

We use technical expertise and secure solutions to help government reinvent the ways of working to improve citizen services and increase efficiency. Our work helps civil entities provide services transparently and with fewer resources.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

How you'll make an impact

This role applies deep technical expertise to the design, implementation, testing, and ongoing support of AWS and on-prem networking services.

• Responsible for all aspects of network engineering, design, and implementation of AWS cloud solutions

• Responsible for administration of AWS VPC, Transit Gateways, Wide-area Network, VPNs, Firewalls, and related circuits, services, and devices

• Integrating on-premises networks with AWS using VPNs, AWS Direct Connect, and other hybrid connectivity solutions

• Implementing and managing AWS network security measures, including Security Groups, Network ACLs, AWS WAF, and AWS Shield

• Developing and maintaining detailed network diagrams and support procedures

• Monitoring network availability and capacity utilization to meet committed availability and quality of service objectives. Provides input into the enterprise capacity planning process

• Supporting proofs-of-concept design and testing activities and supports the development of change requests, white papers, and proposals with network service components

• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues across development, testing, and production cloud environments

• Working with Infrastructure Engineers and Architects on issues related to cloud infrastructure design and architecture, and assists with proof-of-concept testing

• Working with peers within and beyond the Cloud Operations team to define and characterize complex technology or process problems and develop & implement new solutions. As needed, assists with the development of Operations white papers, proposals, and other documentation

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

What you'll bring

• AWS Cloud Practioner and AWS SysOps Administrative certifications or equivalent AWS Cloud Engineering/Architecture experience

• 2-3 years of experience administering network infrastructure and AWS networking and content delivery services in a large multi-vendor environment

• 2+ years of experience in the automation of network administration, monitoring, and reporting activities

• 2+ years of experience developing and documenting network designs, as well as operational processes and procedures

• Extensive knowledge of Layer 1 thru Layer 4 OSI model

• Experience troubleshooting issues including VPC, Transit Gateway, firewall, load balancer, TCP/IP, MPLS, QoS, and routing protocol troubleshooting

• Advanced knowledge and experience managing firewalls

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in driving technical problems to resolution

• Ability to work across organizations (CGI, Client, State Data Center, Vendors) to drive issues to resolution

• Experience planning techincal implementations of networking services (e.g. developing work breakdown schedules, estimating task efforts and durations)

• Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Excellent working knowledge of UNIX/Linux server technologies

• General understanding of Layer 5 thru 7 OSI model

• Experience planning techniical implementations of networking services (e.g. developing work breakdown schedules, estimating task efforts and durations)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to less technical staff (e.g. CGI management and client staff)

• Strong understanding of broader technology context (e.g. cloud services, server, and storage technologies)

• Ability to mentor other teams members in areas of technical expertise

• Experience working in an outsourced/managed services environment with some client-facing responsibilities (e.g. technical discussions with the client)

“CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $94,400 - $165,200."

At CGI we call our professionals “CGI Partners” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category
• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible CGI Partners
• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment;
• Back-up child care, Pet insurance, a My Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more

CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation including profit participation program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan
• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service
• 10 paid holidays per year
• At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)
• Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws
• Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.
• Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers

Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

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Skills:

·  Network Administration
·  Network Architecture
·  Network Engineering
·  Network Security

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.