AWS Networking & Storage Engineer

• We are hiring a Networking & Storage Engineer with deep expertise in AWS networking architecture and cloud storage systems. This role focuses on performance, reliability, and secure connectivity across complex environments.
• Responsibilities
• Design and implement AWS networking architectures (VPC, subnets, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPNs)
• Manage DNS, load balancing (ELB/ALB/NLB), and network security controls
• Architect scalable storage solutions (S3, EBS, EFS, FSx)
• Optimize data throughput, latency, and storage cost efficiency
• Troubleshoot networking and storage performance issues
• Implement encryption, backup, and disaster recovery strategies

• Strong AWS networking experience (VPC design, routing, hybrid connectivity)
• Hands-on expertise with AWS storage services
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and load balancing
• Experience with network monitoring and performance tuning
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks

Preferred

• Experience in high-performance or data-intensive environments
• Certifications: AWS Advanced Networking or similar

Salary Range: 140,000 - 200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients’ missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT’s experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.