Lead Network Engineer, Cloud

Job#: 3045365

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Lead Network Engineer - Cloud Networks

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, VA or Lynchburg, VA - A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE

As a member of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE), you will play a critical role in enabling cloud adoption across the enterprise by serving as the bridge between infrastructure architecture and engineering execution for cloud networking.

This role focuses on translating high-level architecture and platform design into clear, implementable network requirements, ensuring that cloud networking solutions are consistent, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. You will work closely with the Cloud Platform Architect, Network Architect, and Cloud Engineering teams to guide implementation decisions and resolve complex networking challenges.

This is not a pure build role. Instead, you will be a highly consulted technical expert responsible for shaping how cloud network designs are applied in practice and ensuring that designs are operationally sound.

What you will be doing

• Translate infrastructure and platform architecture into detailed cloud network implementation requirements (VNet/VPC design, subnetting, routing, segmentation, and traffic flow).
• Act as a technical bridge between Architecture and Cloud Engineering teams to ensure alignment between design intent and implementation.
• Provide guidance (and implementation, as appropriate) on private connectivity patterns including Private Endpoints, Private Link, and VPC endpoints.
• Support hybrid connectivity design between cloud and on-prem environments, including routing and DNS considerations.
• Lead troubleshooting of complex cloud network issues such as connectivity failures, DNS resolution, latency, and asymmetric routing.
• Partner with Service Operations to perform root cause analysis and improve network reliability.
• Contribute to and ensure consistency with cloud networking standards, patterns, and implementation guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, performance, and supportability of cloud networking solutions.
• Aiding developer and business stakeholders in the efficient, cost-effective, and secure use of in-scope tools and solutions
• Supporting existing Infrastructure Automation tools and continuously refining our ecosystem to meet emergent customer needs

What you bring

• A positive, customer-first attitude
• 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 cloud networking (Azure VNets, AWS VPCs), routing, BGP, segmentation, DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and private connectivity patterns (Private Link, Private Endpoints, VPC endpoints).
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience across cloud and on-prem network environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (e.g., Terraform) to guide implementations.
• Strong collaboration skills across architecture, engineering, and operations teams.
• Ability to translate high-level designs into actionable technical guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $120,900-187,000

Lynchburg Range: $114,900 - $178,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

The Clients employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

FullTime

Location:

Glen Allen, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

August 6, 2026

Pay Range:

$120,900 - $187,000

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