Job Title: Lead Network Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000 + 10% bonus
Benefits: Healthcare, PTO
Position Overview
This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta metro area, requiring three days per week onsite.
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Network & Security Engineer to join a fast-growing technology team. This role is ideal for someone with deep experience across AWS and Azure cloud networking, security architecture, and enterprise infrastructure support. You will serve as a technical escalation point, driving stability, performance, and security across complex cloud environments while contributing to continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving challenging infrastructure and security problems, this opportunity offers strong technical exposure and meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, deploy, manage, and support secure cloud infrastructure environments, including troubleshooting and break/fix resolution across networking, identity, and security platforms.
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Support enterprise-grade cloud environments covering SSO, identity management, traffic monitoring, DNS, VPN connectivity, firewall administration, vulnerability scanning, and containerized services.
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Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to automate infrastructure processes and enhance system reliability.
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Maintain and support Kubernetes-based platforms, container orchestration, and cloud-native services.
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Architect and manage AWS and Azure networking components including VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity.
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Configure, administer, and troubleshoot next-generation firewalls and routing platforms, with emphasis on Palo Alto technologies.
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Monitor network and system performance, manage access controls, perform upgrades, and maintain system compliance.
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Provide subject matter expertise and serve as escalation support for complex infrastructure and security incidents.
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Lead deployment efforts for new environments, customer onboarding, application rollouts, and system enhancements while maintaining technical documentation.
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Work directly with customers and internal teams through structured ticketing workflows to meet service-level expectations.
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Participate in rotational on-call support as part of a 24/7 operations model.
Required Qualifications
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8–12 years of experience in network, cloud, and security engineering roles.
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Strong expertise in AWS and Azure networking and security design.
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Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise routing technologies.
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Solid background in Linux systems administration, virtualization, security architecture, and container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation tools such as Bash, Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, and REST APIs is a plus.
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Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex cloud and network environments.
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Strong communication skills and customer-facing experience.
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Familiarity with IT service management workflows and ticket-based support systems.
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Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-availability environments and collaborate cross-functionally.
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Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and flexible scheduling.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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