Senior Network Engineer – AWS Data Center Migration
Posted at: 11/06/2025
Milwaukee, WI
Onsite - IT - Infrastructure / Network / Systems - Contract - Job ID: 25-17062
Title: Senior Network Engineer – AWS Data Center Migration
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. time zones)
Duration: 6 Months (High likelihood of extension)
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep hands-on experience in complex on-prem network infrastructures and AWS cloud networking to help design, replicate, and enable seamless migrations, as well as provide short-term post-migration support.
This is not a learning role; we need a highly skilled engineer who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support an ongoing initiative to exit on-premises U.S. data centers by March/April (with strong potential for extension due to project scope and holidays).
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Analyze and understand existing on-prem network architectures and security policies to accurately replicate and prepare equivalent designs in AWS.
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Collaborate with the migration "factory” team to plan, execute, and support large-scale application and server migration waves.
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Configure, support, and optimize Cisco and Nexus switching and routing environments.
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Engineer and support F5 load balancers and Fortinet firewall solutions in the on-prem environment.
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Design and implement AWS cloud networking components to support secure, scalable, and resilient application deployments.
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Provide application-aware network support to ensure performance, reliability, and successful cutovers.
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Participate in and support critical migration events, including potential off-hours and occasional weekend work for high-impact applications.
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Deliver 24–48 hours of post-cutover support following migration events to ensure stability and rapid issue resolution.
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Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced, aggressive delivery environment.
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Operate independently with minimal oversight; proactively identify risks, issues, and remediation paths.
Required Skills & Experience (Non-Negotiable)
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Datacenter Networking with Cisco switches routers
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Cloud networking specifically AWS
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Load balancer Firewall Experience to support application rules
Additional Required Skills & Experience
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Proven senior-level experience as a Network Engineer supporting complex, large-scale enterprise environments.
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Hands-on experience with:
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Cisco and Nexus switching/routing
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F5 Load Balancers
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Fortinet firewalls (on-prem)
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Strong background in application-aware networking and troubleshooting across infrastructure and application layers.
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Demonstrated experience with AWS networking and cloud platforms, including designing and supporting cloud-based infrastructures for migrated workloads.
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Prior experience supporting large-scale migration programs (data center to cloud highly preferred).
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Ability to operate in a fast-paced, aggressive project environment with multiple parallel workstreams.
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Self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and capable of immediate contribution—this role is not intended for junior or training-level candidates.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work with distributed teams across U.S. time zones.
Additional Details
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Work Arrangement: Fully remote; candidates may sit in any U.S. time zone.
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Schedule: Primarily standard business hours with flexibility required for off-hours or weekend support during key migration events.
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Equipment: Candidates must provide their own cloud PC/workstation suitable for remote engineering work.
Our benefits package includes:
Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
…and much more!
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