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# Cloud Engineer Principal

- **Company:** Job Cloud Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $200,001.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, IPv6, Intrusion Detection Systems, Subnetting, Network Security, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Ddos
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/96394555-736a-4c41-9d68-67564a5da4c8

## About the Role

* 14+ years of experience and Bachelor's Degree or 12+ years of experience and Master's Degree required
 * Experience designing, planning and integrating cloud computing systems, possessing advanced cloud computing skills and knowledge
 * AWS Advanced Networking Specialty certification OR Azure Networking Engineer certification (or other Foundational level certification from a Cloud Provider)
 * Experience with cloud network technologies, with an emphasis on IPv6 networking
 * Strong knowledge of IPv6 addressing, routing, and subnetting
 * Familiarity with NAT64 and DNS64 translation services
 * Hands-on experience managing dual-stack networks
 * In-depth understanding of network security principles and practices
 * Intermediate knowledge of at least one Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool such as Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.

## Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Engineer Principal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud networking technologies, with emphasis on IPv6 networking, network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain the DOT's IPv6 cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. You will also work with the cloud team in the management and administration of cloud networking components., * Develop and execute a comprehensive IPv6 strategy for a multi-cloud environment, including migration plans and IPv6 adoption roadmaps

 * Implement advanced security measures for IPv6 networks, including firewall policies, intrusion detection systems, and DDoS management
 * Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of IPv6 networking solutions
 * Management and administration of cloud networking components including but not limited to VPCs, subnets, Load Balancers, and Security Groups
 * Provide technical guidance to Cloud team members and Modal partners of implementation of IPv6
 * Perform day-to-day activities required to manage cloud services, utilizing a broad set of tools to manage and administrate cloud infrastructure including resolving incident and problem tickets
 * Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors


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