Cloud Network Engineer IV
Austin, TX, US, 78727
Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.
Overview
The Cloud Network Engineer (AWS Focus) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable cloud networking solutions across AWS and hybrid environments, with working knowledge of Azure. This role combines deep technical expertise in cloud networking and security with strong operational discipline and collaboration skills. The engineer partners closely with architecture, security, product, delivery, and operations teams to ensure cloud connectivity solutions meet enterprise standards for availability, performance, security, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operate cloud networking architectures in AWS, including Cloud WAN and hybrid connectivity patterns
- Part of a team for cloud network design and troubleshooting, supporting both project delivery and production operations
- Implement and maintain VPN and hybrid connectivity solutions between AWS, Azure, and on‑premises data centers
- Develop, maintain, and review Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation to ensure repeatable, auditable deployments
- Integrate network infrastructure into CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated deployment, validation, and rollback
- Configure and support Fortinet firewall platforms in cloud and hybrid environments, in alignment with security and compliance standards
- Collaborate with security, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure network designs meet security, availability, and performance requirements
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and diagrams using Visio, Lucidchart, and standard MS Office tools
- Participate in incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action planning related to network and connectivity issues
- Support cross-discipline initiatives, ensuring alignment between cloud engineering, delivery, and support teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and cost optimization in cloud networking
- Support different teams and organizations as they migrate to the cloud.
Qualifications
- Experience working in large, distributed enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders and strict change management processes
- Ability to navigate complex organizations and build strong working relationships across teams
- Comfortable balancing production support responsibilities with project and engineering work
- Experience supporting regulated or high-availability environments is strongly preferred
Success Profile
• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self
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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $60,989 - $200,500. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.
Nearest Major Market: Austin