AWS Network Engineer

Description

Leidoswas awardedthe U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contractandcurrentlyan opening foraAWSNetworkEngineersupportingAWScloud. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experiencetomodernize a leading, global-scalemulti-cloud environmentin support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Location:

This positions will be remote. Candidates willbe requiredto work onsite as needed. Preferred candidates will belocatednear Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA) or work in Huntsville, AL.

Primary ResponsibilitiesInclude:

AstheNetworkEngineer,you will have deepexperience indesigning and securing cloud-based networksand will lead a group of networkarchitects. This role is essential to ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.You'llwork closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with other program personnel and business stakeholders to understand requirements for each hosted application and translate them into technical solutionsor 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, andmaintainsecure cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, and hybrid environmentsutilizingnetwork segmentation, Zero Trust principles, and policy-based access controls

• Oversee development of detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes

• Integrate cloud networks with on-premises DoD infrastructure using VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN

• Plan fornetwork 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

• Ensure alignment with mission priorities and Leidos delivery standards

Lead reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them intoarchitecturetechnical solutions

• Lead architectural reviews and provide recommendations and guidance on technical/architectural complex decisions

• Present architectural designs and recommendations to leadership

• Lead large-scale cloud projects from planning through execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors and8+ yearsof experience; Masters and6+yearsof experience.Additionalexperience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Secret Security Clearance required

• US citizenshiprequired

• 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

• Certifications such as Versa Certified SD-WAN Engineer, F5-CTS, AWS Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 certificationsinclude:Industry Professional certification Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWSSysAdmin, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, AWS Certified Security, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect

• Knowledge of ICAM integration and cross-domain solutions

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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