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Christina Riecke

Recruiter 1 at IDR, Inc.
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AWS Network Engineer
Denver, Colorado, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 3/12/25
PAY RATE: $Per Hour /HR
AWS Network Engineer
  • Ongoing contract (Client maintains right to hire after 3 months though rarely exercises this right)
  • Location: Denver, CO
  • C2C Pay Rate: $67/HR
Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on cloud networking (AWS preferred).

  • Deep expertise in AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, ALB/NLB, Route 53, Global Accelerator).

  • Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS).

  • Proficiency in network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, or Ansible.

  • Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity, including MPLS, SD-WAN, and cloud interconnects.

  • Hands-on experience with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Wireshark, NetFlow, and ThousandEyes.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex, high-impact network issues.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or equivalent certification.

  • Experience with multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP) and SDN architectures.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking (CNI plugins, Istio, service mesh).

  • Experience with DDoS mitigation and security tools such as AWS Shield, WAF, and NACLs.

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