Cloud Network Engineer Cloud SME

The Cloud Network Engineer Cloud SME provides senior-level technical expertise, analysis, and research for complex information technology problems and processes supporting the IOEE/IOSEE mission. As the SME, you will serve as the technical authority for exceptionally complex, multi‑platform enterprise systems. You’ll provide expert‑level support, analysis, research, and engineering for large‑scale cloud, network, and security solutions—all while guiding executive‑level project teams and influencing technical strategy across major DLA initiatives.

You will think independently, communicate effectively, and apply broad, deep expertise across interconnected IT disciplines to solve some of the most challenging architecture, migration, and sustainment problems in the DoD landscape.

*** This position is contingent upon contract award.***

• Serve as the senior‑most technical expert on enterprise cloud, network, and security engineering efforts.
• Support complex multi‑cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, OCI, and Google Cloud.
• Define enterprise standards for cloud integration and sustainment.
• Lead executive‑level project teams and develop technical alternatives for mission‑critical challenges.
• Engineer and secure connectivity between DoD systems, SCCA, and cloud providers.
• Provide Tier 3 & 4 support for F5 ADCs including LTM, GTM/DNS, and APM.
• Design “break and inspect” architectures aligned with DISA cloud security requirements.
• Develop advanced Layer 7 health monitors with CSPs and application teams.
• Guide migration planning and ensure SCCA VDMS/VDSS compliance.
• Analyze bandwidth, utilization, and architecture impacts for cloud initiatives.
• Manage Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle working with Circuit Manager for DISA Storefront procurement.
• Develop engineering diagrams, network maps, device configurations, and sustainment documentation.
• Provide executive‑level recommendations and participate in Integrated Product Reviews.
• Lead cross‑disciplinary problem solving for escalated enterprise issues.
• Advance Zero Trust alignment and STIG/SRG compliance.
• Collaborate on RMF/ATO artifacts and coordinate control implementation.

• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology.
• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Clearance Requirements:
  Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance.
• Certification Requirements:
  • 8570/8140: IAT Level III –
    CASP+ CE ,
    CCNP Security
    , CISA
    , CISSP (or Associate),
    GCED
    , GCIH
    , or CCSP
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional-Enterprise (CCNP-E).
  • Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA), in addition to the Cisco certification.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP.
  • Deep experience with DoD cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS).
  • Enterprise routing, switching, and data center experience.
  • Experience with IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP.
  • Advanced skill in F5 ADCs (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM).
  • Experience with DISA Storefront and CAP provisioning.
  • Understanding of STIG/SRG compliance and Zero Trust principles.
  • Strong documentation and executive communication abilities.
  • Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:
• Desired/Preferred:
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert-Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE-EI).
  • Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE).
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
  • Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305).
  • GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
  • CompTIA Cloud+

Salary Range: $103,000 to $123,000

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