AWS Network Operations Engineer

Who We Are

Our client is a global quantitative hedge fund operating across all major liquid asset classes. The firm is highly data‑ and technology‑driven, with cloud infrastructure forming a critical backbone for research and trading systems worldwide. Robust, well‑governed AWS networking is essential to ensuring performance, reliability, and security at scale.

We Are Seeking: AWS Networking Operations Engineer

This role supports the operation, automation, and continuous improvement of AWS networking services in a production‑sensitive environment. You will work closely with senior engineers, platform teams, and internal stakeholders to maintain stable connectivity, implement change safely, and improve observability and automation across the AWS estate.

The role suits engineers with solid cloud networking fundamentals who enjoy hands‑on operations work and want to grow deeper into AWS networking and platform engineering.

We welcome applicants from across the globe. Relocation support will be provided for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and support AWS networking across multiple environments and regions
• Implement and manage AWS networking services
  (e.g. VPC, routing, DNS, gateways, connectivity services)
• Execute infrastructure changes using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (e.g. Terraform)
• Support and extend automation using Python and/or Bash
• Troubleshoot AWS networking and connectivity issues in production
• Resolve network‑related tickets from internal teams
• Contribute to runbooks, documentation, and operational improvements
• Participate in controlled change management with strong risk awareness

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in AWS, cloud infrastructure, or network operations
  (typically at least 2-4 years in cloud / infra / netops roles)
• Practical experience working with AWS networking services
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (IPv4, DNS, TCP/UDP, routing)
• Experience in AWS‑heavy or cloud‑native environments
• Familiarity with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation concepts
• Comfortable troubleshooting independently in production environments
• Candidates with prior AWS backgrounds or experience at cloud‑focused teams are welcome

Why Join Us

• Work hands‑on with AWS networking in a global hedge fund environment
• Strong exposure to automation, IaC, and cloud networking best practices
• Clear growth path into deeper cloud platform and networking roles
• Collaborative, technically strong engineering culture

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