NexusLink Services - Network Engineer - Linux Administration

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with strong expertise in Linux systems and AWS Cloud networking to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud-native networking, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and monitoring, ensuring seamless connectivity across on-premise and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure across on-premises and AWS environments.
• Implement and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, security groups, NACLs, and VPNs within AWS.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and optimize for reliability and scalability.
• Configure and maintain Linux-based network services (DNS, DHCP, IPtables, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers).
• Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for network access, identity, and encryption.
• Automate networking tasks using Python, Bash, or Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform / CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, and Security teams to deliver seamless deployments and infrastructure resilience.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, policies, and Skills & Qualifications :
• 3- 6 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration (networking services, troubleshooting, firewalls).
• Solid understanding of AWS networking concepts (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, ALB / NLB).
• Proficiency with network protocols (TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, VPN, SSL / TLS).
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and IAM policies.
• Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, or similar).
• Scripting / automation skills (Python, Bash, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

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