AWS Network Engineer

Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently an opening for a AWS supporting AWS cloud. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness., As the Network Engineer, you will have deep experience in designing and securing cloud-based networks and will lead a group of network architects. This role is essential to ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You'll work closely with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to drive continuous improvement and deliver value to the mission., * 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, and maintain secure cloud network architectures in AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, and hybrid environmentsutilizing 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

• 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

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.

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.