Cloud Architect Sr - E3

Requisition  Eligible?:
No

ERP amount: N/ARelocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start: TS/SCI w/Poly Final Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space Services Business Unit:
Space Services Standard

Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high‑performance networks that span on‑premise data centers and classified cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on experience with cloud networking, software‑defined networking (SDN), and container‑native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments. Responsibilities:

Design & Deploy Secure Networks Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter‑domain routes.

Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on‑premise resources.

Cloud & Multicast Networking Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).Software‑Defined & Hardware‑Defined Solutions Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware‑based network appliances.

Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container‑based networking.

Hybrid Cloud Integration Connect remote cloud instances to on‑premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization.

Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity.

Automation & Monitoring Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for network health and security events.

Collaboration & Documentation Work closely with security, Dev Ops, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules.

Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑base articles for all network solutions.

Basic Qualifications TS//SCI Clearance3+ years experience in the cloud networking domain

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Certification or ability to obtain one Desired Skills Network Design Experience
- Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter‑domain/enclave communication.

Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).Cloud Networking
- Hands‑on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).Linux Operation Systems

- Experience with Linux OSSDN / Hardware‑Defined Networking

- Experience with both software‑defined and hardware‑defined networking technologies.

Kubernetes‑Based Networking
- Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.

Secure Routing Across Domains
- Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.

Network Design Experience
- Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter‑domain/enclave communication.

Cloud Networking
- Hands‑on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).Linux Operation Systems

- Experience with Linux OSSDN / Hardware‑Defined Networking

- Experience with both software‑defined and hardware‑defined networking technologies.

Kubernetes‑Based Networking
- Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.

Secure Routing Across Domains
- Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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