Cleared AWS Network Engineer (Washington, DC)

VSO Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

On-site work in secure facilities

Job summary

VSO Inc. is seeking an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical initiative.

You will design AWS networks, tackle complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges within tightly controlled environments and work with partners to ensure reliability and security. You will design, implement, and troubleshoot VPC architectures, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS integrations while

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network engineering with AWS networking experience.
• Hands-on experience with VPC routing and private connectivity.
• Experience in highly regulated or secure environments.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience in controlled environments.

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 connectivity and change management.

Skills

AWS networking

VPC design

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

Network security controls

AWS cloud experience

Education

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

CCNP

Security+ or CISSP

Tools

VPC routing

Private connectivity

DNS integrations

AWS Network Firewall

Job description

Description

Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle?

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission‑critical, security‑sensitive initiative. Engineer the networks that make secure cloud platforms possible. You will solve complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges across tightly controlled AWS environments where reliability and security are equally essential. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network engineering, including 3+ years of AWS networking.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• Regular on‑site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
• Full‑time position, on‑site
• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem‑solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue‑centered co‑workers and clients.

What we offer you

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue‑centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no‑jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth.

• We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers.