Cloud Networking Specialist - AWS

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced AWS Networking Engineer with expertise in architecting, implementing, and optimizing scalable networking solutions in the AWS cloud with clients. This role will focus on designing and securing AWS network architectures while ensuring high performance, resiliency, and compliance for our customers.

As a key technical leader, you will work closely with cloud architects, security engineers, and business stakeholders to define networking strategies, hybrid connectivity, multi-region architectures, and performance optimization solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a cloud networking professional with deep expertise in AWS networking, cloud security, and infrastructure best practices to shape the foundation of a cloud-first enterprise ecosystem.

Responsibilities :

• Design and optimize AWS networking solutions, including VPC design, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, VPNs, PrivateLink, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Lead and perform network migrations to AWS, including re-architecture of on-premise networks into AWS environments.
• Implement highly available, secure, and scalable networking architectures, including multi-region failover, cross-region peering, and redundancy solutions.
• Establish and enforce network security best practices, including Security Groups, NACLs, encryption, firewalling, and compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to integrate networking with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Monitor and optimize network performance using AWS CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and third-party network monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with application and security teams to ensure AWS networking designs support enterprise workloads, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance on AWS networking patterns, such as microsegmentation, service-to-service networking, and integration with container and serverless platforms.

Core Qualifications, ideally within a professional services environment :

• 8+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, and administration, with at least 4+ years in AWS networking.
• Strong expertise in VPC design, routing, peering, Direct Connect, VPN, and Transit Gateway implementations.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid networking solutions connecting on-premise environments to AWS.
• Deep understanding of network security, including IAM, NACLs, firewalls, WAF, Shield, and GuardDuty.
• Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting network issues using native AWS tools and third-party platforms.
• Experience with DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex networking challenges.
• Familiarity with container networking (EKS, ECS) and serverless integrations (Lambda, API Gateway, App Mesh).

Nice to Have :

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
• Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP) and SD-WAN solutions.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Networking models and modern security architectures.
• Familiarity with network automation and monitoring frameworks (e.g., Python, Boto3, NetDevOps tools).

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short / long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For Senior Consultant level in (Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, Orange County, Seattle, San Diego, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey) the base salary pay range is $120,000-$186,000 and for Principal level it is $133,000-$206,000. In Northern California, Senior Consultant range is $131,000 to $203,000 and for Principal the range is $145,000 to $225,000. For Senior Consultant level in all other markets, the range is $110,000 to $171,000 and for the Principal level, the targeted base salary range is $122,000 to $189,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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