Cloud Network Engineer

Cloud Network EngineerLocation: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, ALNumber of openings: 1Experience: 5+ years of professional networking experience, with a focus on cloud and software-defined environments.Salary: $97k - $103kClearance: Active SecretStart Date: Within 3-4 weeks upon offerAbout 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.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & 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, and 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 QualificationsNetwork Design ExperienceProven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter-domain/enclave communication.Cloud NetworkingHands-on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).Linux Operation SystemsExperience with Linux OSMulticast/UDPPractical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling.SDN / Hardware-Defined NetworkingExperience with both software-defined and hardware-defined networking technologies.Kubernetes-Based NetworkingDirect experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.Secure Routing Across DomainsAbility to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.Nice-to-Have QualificationsCNI 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 & AttributesStrong 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 & ExperienceBachelor'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.