Cloud Network Architect/Engineer

$180,000 - $200,000/Yr

GovCIO - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Charleston, WV

About the position

GovCIO is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer/Architect to support cloud networking and architecting solutions for customers. This fully remote position involves a 10% travel requirement and focuses on designing, implementing, and managing AWS cloud solutions, ensuring compliance with security policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance network performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information concerning the capabilities of Company products and investigates technical capabilities of competing equipment and solutions.
• Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer descriptions, system planning, and design, ensuring compliance through formal verification methods.
• Translates high-level product development strategies into network and system requirement specifications.
• Establishes and coordinates the development of standards, practices, and procedures related to network and system development.
• Designs interfaces and integrates network and system elements to function cohesively.
• Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures.
• Acts as a customer liaison and supports business development activities to understand and shape requirements.
• Coordinates the planning, design, and installation of equipment using engineering and programming knowledge.
• Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of design concepts.
• Installs new hardware, systems, and software for networks.
• Designs, creates, and builds network services, equipment, and devices.
• Generates system-level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
• Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning.
• Reviews test plans/procedures to ensure they meet contractual requirements and participates in the testing process.
• Develops and analyzes existing administrative operations and management controls for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducts assessments of current documents for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to modify resource documents and implement recommended frameworks.
• Responsible for all aspects of network engineering, design, and implementation of AWS cloud solutions.
• Administers AWS VPC, Transit Gateways, Wide-area Network, VPNs, Firewalls, and related services.
• Implements and manages AWS network security measures, including Security Groups and Network ACLs.
• Integrates hybrid networks with AWS using VPNs and AWS Direct Connect.
• Develops and maintains detailed network diagrams and support procedures in partnership with Network Architects.
• Monitors network availability and capacity utilization to meet service objectives.
• Supports proofs-of-concept design and testing activities, and develops change requests and proposals.
• Troubleshoots and resolves network issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Works with Cloud Engineers and Architects on cloud infrastructure design and architecture issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience or commensurate experience.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• Must have or obtain IAT level II certification within 90 days of hire (e.g., CompTIA Security+(CE)).
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of DOD Security, RMF, and/or NIST Policies.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customers and internal teams.
• Experience with virtual and/or cloud-based servers and applications.
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Certification(s) in relevant technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 per year.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.