Cloud Network Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high-performance networks that span on-premise data centers, public cloud environments, and enclave-based domains. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and container-native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments. This Cloud Network Engineer will spend the majority of their working at the customer sites in Huntsville. Location: Huntsville, AL Employment type: full-time Security clearance required: Secret Security Clearance Required Key Responsibilities Design & Deploy Secure Networks Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter-domain routes. Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on-premise resources. Cloud & Multicast Networking Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). Configure and troubleshoot multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic for high-throughput applications. Software-Defined & Hardware-Defined Solutions Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware-based network appliances. Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container-based networking. Hybrid Cloud Integration Connect remote cloud instances to on-premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization. Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity. Automation & Monitoring Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Implement robust monitoring, logging, alerting for network health and security events. Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules. Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-base articles for all network solutions. Must-Have Qualifications Network Design Experience Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter-domain/enclave communication. Cloud Networking Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways). Linux Operation Systems Experience with Linux OS Multicast/UDP Practical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling. SDN / Hardware-Defined Networking Experience with both software-defined and hardware-defined networking technologies. Kubernetes-Based Networking Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters. Secure Routing Across Domains Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves. Nice-to-Have Qualifications CNI Expertise – Experience with one or more Container Network Interfaces (CNI): Cilium, Calico, Multus, or similar. Enterprise Software Hosting – Background deploying and supporting enterprise‑grade applications in production environments. Network Access Policy Development – Experience defining and governing network access protocols, firewall rules, and zero‑trust policies. Container‑Mesh Architecture – Familiarity with container‑based network meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and service‑mesh concepts. Cloud‑to‑Cloud Routing – Experience routing traffic between multiple cloud service provider instances. Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure – Proven work with hybrid cloud models linking remote clouds to on-premise resources. Desired Skills & Attributes Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues. Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders. Proactive mindset with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross‑functional team. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 5+ years of professional networking experience, with a focus on cloud and software‑defined environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr