Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 12 months (likely with extension)
Target Start Date: 1/26/26
Work Location/Structure: Remote
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in FinTech is looking for a skilled Senior AWS Network Specialist to join their team for a 12 months (likely with extension) engagement. This project involves designing, implementing, and optimizing a highly resilient and performant AWS network infrastructure, including multi-vendor CDN/Cloudfront solutions and fully automated infrastructure-as-code deployment (Terraform/Terragrunt). This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Design and Implementation: Architect, design, and implement complex AWS networking architectures to ensure scalability, security, and low latency.
- IaC Automation: Develop, maintain, and secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for all network components using Terraform/Terragrunt.
- CDN and Resiliency: Implement and manage AWS Cloudfront distributions and other CDN solutions, including deploying backup/failover mechanisms with vendors like Thales, Akamai, or AWS.
- Network Optimization: Apply AWS Best Practices (BPA) to continually optimize network performance, cost, and security posture.
- Collaboration & Support: Provide deep technical expertise in AWS networking to cross-functional engineering teams, supporting continuous integration and deployment efforts.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a similar role with a focus on large-scale cloud networking.
- Deep expertise in overall AWS Networking.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Expertise in AWS Best Practices (BPA) for network architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloudfront distribution / CDN.
- Mandatory experience with Terraform / Terragrunt for infrastructure automation.
- Experience implementing and managing multi-vendor CDN solutions, specifically with Cloudflare and at least one of the following: Akamai, Thales, or AWS.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
- Experience with advanced AWS networking services such as Global Accelerator, Direct Connect, or Transit Gateway.
- Familiarity with service mesh technologies like Istio.
- Experience with VPN implementation and management.
