Cloud Network Engineer Cloud SME

Diné Development Corporation•Fort Belvoir, VA

7d•$103,000 - $123,000

About The Position

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. The role serves as the technical authority for exceptionally complex, multi-platform enterprise systems, providing expert support, analysis, research, and engineering for large-scale cloud, network, and security solutions. The SME guides executive-level project teams and influences technical strategy across major DLA initiatives, using broad expertise across interconnected IT disciplines to address architecture, migration, and sustainment challenges in the DoD landscape. This position is contingent upon contract award. The position requires ten years of relevant experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and an active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance. Required certifications include an 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification from the listed options, Cisco CCNP-Enterprise, and Check Point CCSA. The salary range is $103,000 to $123,000. Benefits-eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ten years of experience in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance.
An 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification: 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, including SCCA, VDMS, and VDSS.
Enterprise routing, switching, and data center experience.
Experience with IPv6, BGP, and MPLS/LDP.
Advanced skill in F5 ADCs, including LTM, GTM/DNS, and APM.
Experience with DISA Storefront and CAP provisioning.
Understanding of STIG/SRG compliance and Zero Trust principles.
Strong documentation and executive communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

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+.

Responsibilities

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 and Tier 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 the Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle, working with the 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.