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Experian is seeking a Lead Cloud Network Engineer to architect and engineer cloud-native and hybrid networking solutions across AWS and Azure. The role involves designing VPC/VNet architectures, connectivity patterns, and shared network services using Infrastructure as Code and automation-first principles. Responsibilities include hybrid connectivity, routing strategies, network security, and observability. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of cloud engineering experience, with 3+ years in cloud or hybrid network infrastructure, and proficiency in Terraform or CloudFormation. This position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale cloud adoption and improve developer experience through self-service interfaces.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Lead Cloud Network Engineer position at Experian. With over 10 years of experience in cloud engineering and a strong focus on AWS and Azure networking, I have successfully designed and implemented hybrid connectivity solutions using Direct Connect and ExpressRoute. My expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation aligns perfectly with your automation-first approach.
I have architected hub-and-spoke VPC/VNet models and implemented zero-trust network security across multi-account environments. My collaborative style has enabled me to work effectively with platform, security, and application teams to deliver scalable and secure network services.
I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to Experian's cloud adoption journey and improve developer experience through self-service networking. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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I designed a hybrid network using AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute with redundant connections and BGP routing. Key considerations included bandwidth, latency, failover, and security groups/NSGs. I also implemented a transit gateway for centralized routing and used Terraform for infrastructure as code.
I follow zero-trust principles, ensuring least-privilege access and segmentation. I use security groups, network ACLs, and firewall policies, and embed security controls in IaC. I also implement network observability and logging to detect anomalies.
I would create reusable Terraform modules for VPC, subnets, route tables, and VPN. The module would take variables for CIDR, region, and environment. I'd use Terraform workspaces for multi-environment deployments and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
I have configured BGP between on-premises routers and cloud virtual gateways, advertising specific prefixes. For failover, I use BGP attributes like MED and AS path prepending, and implement health checks to trigger route changes.
I design for redundancy across availability zones and regions, using multiple Direct Connect connections and VPN backups. I implement automated failover with route53 and cloud load balancers, and regularly test DR scenarios.
Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job Description
As a Lead Cloud Network Engineer reporting to the Manager of Cloud Network Engineering. You will architect and engineer cloud-native and hybrid networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and other public cloud platforms. You will design VPC/VNet architectures, connectivity patterns, and shared network services using Infrastructure as Code and automation-first principles.
You will work with cloud platform engineers, network engineers, security teams, and application teams to ensure that network services are available, resilient, secure, and consumable through self-service interfaces. Your work will directly improve our ability to deliver reliable connectivity, enforce network governance, and support large-scale cloud adoption.
Responsibilities:
Cloud & Hybrid Network Architecture
- Design and maintain cloud networking architectures, including
- AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, subnets, routing tables, NAT, IGW, and firewalls.
- Hub-and-spoke, transit VPC/VNet, and multi-account/multi-subscription models.
- Architect and operate hybrid connectivity solutions:
- AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute.
- Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN, and backup connectivity patterns.
- Design and support routing strategies using BGP, static routing, and route propagation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Implement shared network services, such as:
- Transit gateways / virtual WAN.
- Centralized ingress/egress.
- DNS, NTP, IPAM, and firewall services.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation.
- Architect and maintain network infrastructure as code using:
- Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Modular, reusable network components and blueprints.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud networking resources.
- Build reusable network service modules that can be consumed by application and platform teams through self-service workflows.
- Integrate network automation into CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows.
Security, Governance & Observability
- Embed network security and governance controls into IaC for segmentation, routing controls, firewall policies, and traffic inspection.
- Partner with security teams on Zero Trust and least-privilege network access models and secure hybrid and third-party connectivity.
- Implement network observability, logging, and monitoring for performance, availability, and troubleshooting.
- Support compliance requirements through standardized, auditable network designs.
Platform Collaboration & Enablement
- Collaborate with cloud platform, application, and SRE teams to:
- Define network patterns aligned with cloud-native best practices.
- Allow scalable onboarding of new workloads and environments.
- Provide guidance and technical leadership on cloud networking best practices.
- Contribute to internal documentation, reference architectures, and design standards.
- Improve developer experience by simplifying network usage through APIs, templates, and automation.
Qualifications
- Over 8 years of Cloud Engineering experience.
- 3+ years of experience designing and operating cloud or hybrid network infrastructure at scale.
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking in AWS or Azure, including:
- VPC/VNet design, routing, security groups/NSGs, load balancing.
- Direct Connect / ExpressRoute architectures and operations.
- Understanding of hybrid networking concepts like BGP, routing domains, MTU, latency, redundancy, and failover.
- Solid knowledge of core networking protocols like TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, routing, and distributed network design.
Automation & Engineering
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation for network resources.
- Proficiency in automation and scripting with Python, Ansible, or cloud SDKs/CLIs.
- Experience integrating network provisioning into CI/CD pipelines.
- Linux/Unix background; Windows networking experience is beneficial.
Security & Identity
- Understanding of cloud IAM concepts and their interaction with network security.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, including: Network segmentation, traffic inspection, and incident response. Secure connectivity to on-premises and third-party environments.
Beneficial skills:
- Experience with API-driven platforms and service interfaces.
- Exposure to internal developer platforms or self-service portals.
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support platform integration.
- Experience supporting multi-cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
- Advanced Cloud Certifications in AWS or Azure.
Additional Information
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian’s people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World’s Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
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