Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Roseland, New JerseyPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Distro is hiring a Senior Cloud Network Engineer. This is a contract hybrid role, based in Roseland, New Jersey. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Location & Work Model

Roseland, NJ — Hybrid (on-site + remote). Long-term contract with right to hire.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, build, and evolve hybrid cloud networking for a GCP-first enterprise environment. This is a hands-on architecture role blending engineering execution with architectural ownership, supporting large-scale cloud adoption.

Must-Have (Deal-Breakers — screen these first)

1. GCP Networking (non-negotiable) VPC design, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect (Dedicated/Partner), Cloud VPN, Cloud Router Multi-region GCP network architecture Watch for: candidates who say "GCP" but only did light IaaS work vs. actual network architecture ownership

2. Advanced Routing Protocols BGP (hands-on config, not just conceptual) OSPF MP-BGP specifically — this is a strong signal of real enterprise/carrier-grade or data center experience, not just cloud admin work

3. Overlay Networking VXLAN / EVPN — this is the biggest filter. Most "cloud network engineers" haven't touched this; it usually means data center/campus fabric background (Cisco ACI, Arista, NSX) prior to cloud. Prioritize candidates coming from DC network architecture roles.

4. Hybrid Connectivity Patterns Site-to-site VPN, Direct Connect (or GCP equivalent), Transit Gateway concepts East-west segmentation / microsegmentation

5. Scale Must show 5,000+ user enterprise environment — reject resumes only showing SMB or single-site work

6. Terraform For automation/IaC — even moderate experience matters since it's explicitly called out under "Automation & Orchestration" Strong Signal / Preferred CCNP/CCIE (this is the single best proxy for deep routing chops — prioritize CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or Data Center track) CISSP or Arista certs Azure/AWS/OCI exposure (secondary to GCP but shows multi-cloud fluency) Firewall/NAC/proxy/load balancer experience (Palo Alto, F5, Zscaler, etc.) Packet analysis & flow telemetry (Wireshark, NetFlow/sFlow) Legacy-to-cloud modernization project experience — good story-based interview question Soft/Leadership Signals "Technical authority" and "mentor engineers" language in the JD means they want someone who's led a team or been the senior escalation point — look for titles like Principal/Staff/Lead Network Engineer or Network Architect, not just "Senior Engineer" Vendor evaluation experience — suggests budget/strategy involvement, not just execution Sourcing Tip Given the VXLAN/EVPN + MP-BGP + GCP combo, your best candidate pool is likely: Data center network architects who migrated into cloud (Cisco/Arista/Juniper background transitioning to GCP) Telco/service provider network engineers who moved into enterprise cloud NOT typical "cloud engineers" from a DevOps background — they usually lack the deep routing/overlay depth this role wants has context menu

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Cloud Network Engineer position at Distro?

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Is the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Distro remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Roseland, New Jersey. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Senior Cloud Network Engineer at Distro earn?

Distro has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Distro posted?

This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Cloud Network Engineer role at Distro require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Distro lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.