Cleared AWS Network Engineer (Washington, DC)

Virtual Service Operations • Washington, DC

5d • $175,000 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Network Engineer to deliver advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. The role involves engineering secure cloud networks and solving complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges in tightly controlled AWS environments, with reliability and security as priorities. The engineer will collaborate with technical partners, security engineers, and infrastructure engineers in a careful, results-focused environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position. The employee must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado. Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility is required, and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, along with eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.

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 the ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and value teamwork.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salaries.
• Health benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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