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Cloud Network Engineer – DigitalOcean

Join to apply for the Cloud Network Engineer role at DigitalOcean. Dive in and do the best work of your career. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast‑paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement secure cloud landing zones for incoming customer workloads, establishing VPCs, subnets, and segmentation.
• Configure and troubleshoot complex hybrid connectivity solutions including VPNs, dedicated connections, and firewall rulesets.
• Establish and enforce networking and security controls (ACLs, Security Groups) to ensure a robust security posture for migrated services.
• Collaborate closely with the Platform Engineering team to codify network configurations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Provide deep technical expertise on network performance, latency, and throughput during the migration assessment and cutover phases.

What We'll Expect From You

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or cloud security roles.
• Strong practical expertise in routing protocols, VPN technologies, and cloud‑native networking (VPCs, Load Balancers, Gateways).
• Experience with cloud security principles including Identity and Access Management (IAM) and network intrusion detection.
• Proficiency with configuration tools (e.g., Terraform) or a strong willingness to adopt IaC principles for network management.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and connectivity issues in hybrid environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Compensation Range

• $110,000 - $137,500
• Remote role

Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting‑edge technology company with an upward trajectory, proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry; we provide resources for growth, conference reimbursements, and LinkedIn Learning access.
• We care about your well‑being. We offer a competitive array of benefits and flexible time off, tailored to local regulations.
• We reward our employees with competitive salary, potential bonuses, and equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• DigitalOcean is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Internet Publishing

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