Cloud Platform Engineer – Networks

Who are we?Smarsh empowers its customers to manage risk and unleash intelligence in their digital communications. Our growing community of over 6500 organizations in regulated industries counts on Smarsh every day to help them spot compliance, legal or reputational risks in 80+ communication channels before those risks become regulatory fines or headlines. Relentless innovation has fueled our journey to consistent leadership recognition from analysts like Gartner and Forrester, and our sustained, aggressive growth has landed Smarsh in the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies since 2008.SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to architect, build, and maintain next-generation hybrid cloud platform. This role combines deep technical expertise in Information Security, Identity and Access Management, cloud architecture, data center infrastructure, networks, and DevOps practices while ensuring platform reliability, security, and operational excellence. Periodic international travel may be required. How will you contribute? Platform Architecture (40%)Design and Implementation of cloud network architectures, primarily in AWSAdvanced level understanding of VPCs, subnets routing, and Transit GatewaysImplement and manage core AWS networking services such as Route 53, Direct Connect, and VPNsOptimize network performance for high availabilityEnsure multi-tenant isolation and resource management Identify and design system security requirements using security best practices and compliance requirementsAdvanced understanding of NACLs and Security GroupsDevelop standard operating procedures and protocolsAdvanced understanding of IPAM and DNSMonitor and troubleshoot network issuesDesign and implementation of hybrid cloud connectivity solutionsCreate and maintain comprehensive architectural diagramsLead security incidents involving cloud network systemsArchitect high-availability solutions ensuring business continuity and disaster recoveryOptimize platform performance and resource utilization across environmentsDefine integration patterns for microservices architecturesInfrastructure Automation (40%)Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for AWS resourcesImplement GitOps workflows Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deploymentAutomate routine operational tasks using shell scriptingManage backup and recovery procedures across the platformOperations & Observability (20%)Design and implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus and DataDogCreate and maintain alerting systems and dashboardsLead troubleshooting of complex platform issues related to networksParticipate in on-call rotationMaintain operational documentation and runbooks What will you bring? Rate limiting implementationsTraffic control systemsProgramming & ScriptingAuthentication & SecurityOAuth 2.0OpenID ConnectKeycloakCloud & InfrastructureKubernetesDockerAWS servicesDevOps & ToolsGitConcourse CITerraformDevelopment PracticesTest-driven developmentContinuous integration/deploymentCode review processesPerformance optimizationTechnical writingGitOps workflowsProfessional QualificationsBachelor's/master’s in computer science or related fieldMinimum of six years’ experience in a Platforms Engineer or Site Reliability Engineering role utilizing the AWS platformPreference to AWS certification for Advanced Networking - Specialty CertificationStrong system design skillsImpact & OpportunityInfluence technical architecture decisionsBuild scalable enterprise solutionsContribute to open-source projects What do we offer? We value our people and offer a competitive salary along with company bonusStrong maternity and paternity schemeA workplace pension schemeTake what you need holiday packagePrivate medical insuranceDental planGroup life assuranceGroup income protectionEmployee assistance programmeA monthly wellness allowanceAdoption assistanceStock options The above salary range represents Smarsh's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. Any applicable bonus programs will be discussed during the recruiting process.The salary for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, location, specialty and training.Local cost of living assessments are done for each new hire at the time of offer. Additional Information Don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway! We value diverse candidates and encourage applications, even if you don't perfectly match the job description. Studies have shown that some strong candidates may self-select out of the interview process prematurely, at Smarsh we encourage an inclusive, high-performing environment.Smarsh is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Smarsh invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Including frequency of functions.About our cultureSmarsh hires lifelong learners with a passion for innovating with purpose, humility and humor. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with the most popular communications platforms and the world’s leading cloud infrastructure platforms. We use the latest in AI/ML technology to help our customers break new ground at scale. We are a global organization that values diversity, and we believe that providing opportunities for everyone to be their authentic self is key to our success. Smarsh leadership, culture, and commitment to developing our people have all garnered Comparably.com Best Places to Work Awards. Come join us and find out what the best work of your career looks like.

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