AWS Network Engineer

Leidos is a leading global company awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One contract, currently seeking an AWS Network Engineer. This role involves designing and securing cloud-based networks, ensuring resilient connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance mission delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with other program personnel and business stakeholders to understand requirements for each hosted application and translate them into technical solutions or update existing technical solutions
• Support the overall multi-tenant, multi-cloud environment strategy by supporting development of the overall technological roadmap while balancing support for operational issues with implementation of roadmap components. Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, and hybrid environments utilizing network segmentation, Zero Trust principles, and policy-based access controls
• Plan for network provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues using tools like CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and packet capture utilities
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks including DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53, and RMF
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and application teams to support secure mission delivery
• Promote continuous improvement through feedback loops and process refinement
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architecture technical solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelors and 4+ years of experience; Masters and 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Secret clearance required
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2)
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with technical teams in cloud, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT environments
• Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture
• Hands-on experience with Versa Networks SD-WAN and security platforms
• Experience configuring and managing F5 BIG-IP LTM, GTM, and ASM modules
• Proficiency in cloud networking services (VPCs, VNets, Transit Gateway, NSGs, Route Tables)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, NAT, and VPN technologies
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and DoD cloud security requirements
• Scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud Infrastructure roles
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle clouds
• Example certifications include: Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
• Knowledge of ICAM integration and cross-domain solutions
• Certifications such as Versa Certified SD-WAN Engineer, F5-CTS, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate