Senior Cloud Network Engineer, AWS

Leidos

Senior Cloud Network Engineer supporting NIH client in architecting and securing AWS networking environments. Managing compliance with federal cybersecurity mandates and zero trust architecture principles.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2FirewallsPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide AWS network administration, security, configuration management, and maintenance of multiple VPC’s, Security Groups, Load Balancers, Web Application Firewalls, and related cloud-based network architecture for a custom-build enterprise system
Implement network configuration changes using Infrastructure-as-a-Service model, develop network designs and implement cloud security best practices
Maintain and ensure the ongoing stability and continuous operations of internal and external connections, including Direct Connect (DX)
Harden cloud networking environments to ensure compliance with FedRAMP Moderate/High, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements
Provide technical expertise in all areas of network and software interconnection and interfacing, such as ALB’s, NLB’s, Security Groups, gateways, etc.
Perform requirements gathering, gap analysis, technical studies, risk assessments and vendor selection for cloud networking projects and system enhancements
Collaborate with Security, DevOps, and Systems Engineering teams to ensure compliance and performance
Participate in a 24x7 365 days a year on-call rotation for Production systems, investigate, mitigate and resolve network related issues in accordance with SLA’s
Maintain processes and technical documentation, network diagrams, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizen or Green Card holder with the ability to obtain and maintain HHS Public Trust clearance
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in a System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
Must hold an AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Advanced Networking Certification
10+ years of relevant work experience of managing and designing AWS-based network for large, enterprise level systems
Expert level experience working in AWS (VPC, VPN Gateways, EC2 Instances, Route53)
Strong Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible) and scripting (Python, Bash) skills and knowledge of AWS Lambda
Proven in-depth, hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum/Lean software development methods
Proven experience preparing and presenting technical documentation to various audiences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to work on multiple assignments in parallel, balancing time and schedule based on the business priorities of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWS network administrationconfiguration managementInfrastructure-as-a-Servicecloud security best practicesnetwork designgap analysisrisk assessmentsInfrastructure-as-CodescriptingAgile/Scrum/Lean

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborative environmenttime managementorganizational skills

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Advanced Networking