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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Network Engineer - **Company:** GRAY, INC - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Wireless Security, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Network Time Protocols, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Peering, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP Sales and Distribution, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Dynamic Routing, Transport Layer Security, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Firepower, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9047591/cloud-network-engineer ## About the Role * Requires 5+ years of relevant and recent experience. * Requires a TS/SCI clearance and poly (CI or FS) on day 1. * Hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, and firewall platforms (e.g., Cisco ASA/FTD, Catalyst 9K/8K, ISR/ASR). * Proficiency in BGP, EIGRP and static routing in hybrid and cloud-integrated environments. * Strong understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, NAT, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and VPN/IPsec tunneling. * Familiarity with Azure-native tools: Azure Firewall, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Bastion, VNet Peering. * Experience implementing and troubleshooting Site-to-Site and Point-to-Site VPNs. * Design, implement, and manage Azure networking resources, including Virtual Networks (VNets), VPN Gateways, Application Gateways, Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Private Endpoints, and ExpressRoute circuits. * Configure and maintain IPsec VPN tunnels and BGP peering between Azure and on-premises Cisco infrastructure (e.g., ASA, ISR/ASR, Catalyst, Nexus). * Support hybrid cloud networking strategies using hub-and-spoke topologies, service chaining, custom routing tables, and segmentation. * Manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM in hybrid environments by leveraging Azure DNS & Cisco DDI tools. * Work closely with cloud security teams to implement Zero Trust architecture principles, micro- segmentation, and network encryption in accordance with FedRAMP/NIST 800-53 controls. * Monitor network performance and availability using tools such as Azure Network Watcher, Cisco DNA Center. * Provide Tier 2/3 operational support, incident response, and root cause analysis for both cloud and on-premises networking incidents. * Familiar supporting enterprise-scale networking environments * Demonstrated experience with Cisco ISR/ASR routers, Catalyst/Nexus switches, ASA and Firepower firewalls. * Experience in IP routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BOP), VLAN design and spanning-tree protocols (STP/RSTP/MST), HSRPNRRP/GLBP, IP services (NAT, ACL, QoS), traffic monitoring. , GRAY WOLF SOLUTIONS, LLC * Demonstrated experience with SolarWinds, PRTG, Cisco Prime, and packet capture tools (Wireshark, tcpdump). * Strong understanding of DHCP, DNS, NTP, IP subnetting, and route summarization. * Understanding of IPsec, SSL, DMVPN, site-to-site, and remote access VPN technologies. * Experience with NIST and IC cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices. 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