AWS Network Engineer

STEM Solutions • Herndon, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An experienced AWS Network Engineer is sought to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. The role involves solving complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges across tightly controlled AWS environments, with a focus on reliability and security. The engineer will work collaboratively with technical partners to build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies. The program is a highly classified modernization initiative.

The position is full-time and on-site, with regular work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities potentially required. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado. This is not a remote position. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of network engineering experience, including at least 3 years of AWS networking experience.
• Hands-on experience with VPC routing, private connectivity, and network security controls.
• Experience supporting complex, isolated, or highly regulated networks.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to a government contract.
• Able to work regularly on-site in an approved secure facility; occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or CCNP.
• Experience with multi-region AWS connectivity and tightly controlled network boundaries.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Design AWS VPC architectures, subnets, routing, and private service connectivity.
• Implement and troubleshoot Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS integrations.
• Configure network segmentation and controls using security groups, NACLs, and AWS Network Firewall.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure engineers on approved connectivity and change management.
• Help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms connecting intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed