Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Sr Engineer, Network Infrastructure Design for a hybrid opportunity in Newark, DE. This is a 6-month contract role with a leading financial services company.
You’ll join the engineering team to design and modernize enterprise network and cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in AWS networking, strong CloudFormation architecture skills, and leadership in Git-based IaC governance.
There is no application deadline for this role.

Sr Engineer, Network Infrastructure Design Responsibilities:

• Lead design for campus, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Architect AWS networking (Transit Gateway, VPC, VPN, security groups) and integrate with on-prem; ensure Azure connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute).
• Define and enforce CloudFormation-first IaC strategy; build modular templates, stack sets, and validation pipelines.
• Establish Git governance (branching, PR reviews, code owners) and mentor team members on IaC best practices.

Sr Engineer, Network Infrastructure Design Qualifications:

• 6+ years in network and cloud infrastructure engineering with design leadership.
• Deep AWS networking expertise; strong Azure networking experience.
• Advanced CloudFormation and Git proficiency; automation with Bash/PowerShell and Ansible.
• Strong Palo Alto firewall engineering experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success

• Lead design for campus, SD-WAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Architect AWS networking (Transit Gateway, VPC, VPN, security groups) and integrate with on-prem; ensure Azure connectivity (VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute).
• Define and enforce CloudFormation-first IaC strategy; build modular templates, stack sets, and validation pipelines.
• Establish Git governance (branching, PR reviews, code owners) and mentor team members on IaC best practices