Cloud Networking & Infrastructure Engineer

Granite delivers advanced communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies throughout the United States and Canada. We provide exceptional customized service with an emphasis on reliability and outstanding customer support and our customers include over 85 of the Fortune 100. Granite has over $1.85 Billion in revenue with more than 2,100 employees and is headquartered in Quincy, MA. Our mission is to be the leading telecommunications company wherever we offer services as well as provide an environment where the value of each individual is recognized and where each person has the opportunity to further their growth and achieve success.

Granite has been recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the "Healthiest Companies" in Massachusetts for the past 15 consecutive years.

Our offices have onsite fully equipped state of the art gyms for employees at zero cost.

Granite's philanthropy is unparalleled with over $300 million in donations to organizations such as Dana Farber Cancer Institute, The ALS Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association to name a few.

We have been consistently rated a "Fastest Growing Company" by Inc. Magazine.

Granite was named to Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Granite was recently named One of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.

Our company's insurance package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, 401K retirement with company match, childcare benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to grow your career with a fast paced and progressive company, Granite has countless opportunities for you.

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Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Networking and Infrastructure Engineer to join our team, focusing on designing, deploying, and managing secure cloud-based network solutions. This role emphasizes expertise in cloud networking, infrastructure, and security, with a preference for familiarity with Fortinet products and strong proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The engineer will architect and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud environments while ensuring seamless integration with enterprise security practices.

• Design and implement cloud-native network architectures and security solutions using GCP and Fortinet products (where applicable).

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure, including VPCs, load balancers, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity in GCP.

• Integrate Fortinet security solutions (e.g., FortiGate, FortiWeb, FortiAnalyzer) into cloud and hybrid environments to enhance network security.

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud network performance, security, and availability.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, security monitoring, and reporting using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or GCP-native solutions.

• Conduct security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Document cloud network designs, security policies, and operational procedures.

• Collaborate across teams to support 24x7 operations and provide escalation support when required.

• Keep leadership informed of infrastructure and security status, risks, and recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud networking, infrastructure, or network security.

• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including VPC, Cloud Armor, Cloud Load Balancing, and Cloud VPN.

• Familiarity with Fortinet products (e.g., FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) or equivalent network security solutions.

• Strong understanding of cloud networking principles, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, VPN), and security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS).

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager) and automation frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Willingness to travel to office sites as needed.

• Ability and willingness to undergo additional background screening for working with US Government customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications in GCP (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Network Engineer) or Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE).

• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS.

• Experience with multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud architectures.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) in GCP.

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