Senior AWS Cloud Network Engineer

Overview

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• Date Posted:
January 27, 2026

Help Shape the Future of Space Missions

At Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), we don’t just operate systems—we expand what space-based technologies and their supporting infrastructure can achieve. For nearly seven decades, SDL has delivered mission-critical solutions that protect national security and advance scientific discovery.

Our work spans satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems, data processing, and autonomous systems, supporting critical missions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We are proud of our legacy—and even more excited about what’s next.

If you are driven by solving complex connectivity challenges, designing resilient networks, and enabling next-generation space missions, we invite you to join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and mission-focused professionals.

The Opportunity

The SDL Strategic Military Space Division is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and govern our secure, advanced cloud architectures that support complex, mission-critical space and ground systems.

This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives at the intersection of AWS networking services, hybrid cloud connectivity, and secure system integration. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable, end-to-end data flow across distributed environments, bridging on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and external mission partners.

You will work closely with system architects, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders—including customer Program Offices, internal engineering divisions, FFRDCs/UARCs, SETA personnel, and industry partners—to deliver trusted, mission-ready network solutions across the full system lifecycle.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

This is a non-remote position located in North Logan, Utah.

• Architect and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud network architectures utilizing AWS technology
• Design and engineer secure, high-performance network architectures for mission-critical systems
• Configure, implement, and sustain routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and encryption devices
• Architect and validate end-to-end data flows across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Implement and manage hybrid cloud connectivity, segmentation, and routing strategies
• Monitor network performance, availability, and reliability; support troubleshooting and optimization
• Support security hardening, compliance, and accreditation activities
• Develop and maintain network design documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines
• Support system integration, test events, and operational readiness activities
• Participate in technical design reviews and cross-team engineering discussions
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure network solutions align with system and mission objectives

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 4+ years (engineering or science discipline)
• Deep expertise in enterprise networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, and network segmentation
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, VPN, routing, security groups)
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VPN Gateway, Express Route, routing)
• Advanced experience deploying and managing network virtual appliances (Palo Alto firewalls and VPN solutions) in AWS
• Experience with cloud native firewalls and services for centrally managed, fine-grained traffic filtering and inspection
• Strong understanding of routing protocols, access control mechanisms, and secure network design principles
• Experience validating network performance and end-to-end data…