Lead Network Engineer (Cloud)

Location: Remote for candidates residing in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, or West Virginia; Richmond, Virginia applicants may work hybrid with in-office days Tuesday through Thursday. Periodic travel to Richmond, Virginia is required as necessary. Core business hours target 9am-5pm EST.

Salary: National range $120,900-$187,000; high-cost range $151,100-$234,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global provides care guidance, products, and services to support families and policyholders navigating the aging journey.

What you will do

• Translate infrastructure and platform architecture into cloud network implementation requirements covering VNet/VPC design, subnetting, routing, segmentation, and traffic flow.
• Bridge Architecture and Cloud Engineering teams, translating design intent into actionable implementation guidance.
• Guide private connectivity patterns using Private Endpoints, Private Link, and VPC endpoints, as well as hybrid cloud-to-on-premises connectivity involving routing and DNS.
• Lead troubleshooting of connectivity failures, DNS resolution issues, latency, and asymmetric routing across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Partner with Service Operations on root cause analysis and improve cloud networking reliability, consistency, performance, and supportability.
• Support infrastructure automation tools and help developers and business stakeholders use in-scope solutions efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or cloud networking roles.
• Strong experience with Azure VNets, AWS VPCs, routing, BGP, segmentation, DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and private connectivity patterns, including Private Link, Private Endpoints, and VPC endpoints.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience across cloud and on-premises network environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts such as Terraform.
• Ability to translate high-level designs into actionable technical guidance and collaborate across architecture, engineering, and operations teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Positive, customer-first attitude.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within the Cloud Center of Excellence.
• Competitive compensation and total rewards incentives.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k) plans, employer-funded retirement account contributions, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and paid family leave.
• Disability, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, training and certification support, wellness resources, and caregiver and mental health support.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available.