Cloud Network Engineer

CohesionForce, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, implement, and operate secure, high-performance networks spanning on-premises data centers, clouds, and enclave-based domains.

The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on cloud networking expertise, SDN experience, and Kubernetes networking with CNI plugins. The role is primarily on-site with customer sites in Huntsville, AL.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering/science/tech degree with relevant experience or higher degrees.
• Hands-on cloud networking experience (VPCs, VNets, peering, transit gateways).
• Experience with SDN and hardware-defined networking; Kubernetes networking via CNI is required.
• Ability to design restricted/compliant networks and enforce inter-enclave routing; strong security posture.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy secure networks across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Architect and configure restricted networks and secure inter-domain routes.
• Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud/on-prem resources.
• Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure across AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Configure and troubleshoot multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic for high-throughput apps.
• Deploy SDN platforms and integrate with Kubernetes via CNI plugins.
• Enable hybrid cloud integration and secure remote enclave connectivity.
• Automate provisioning with IaC (Terraform, Ansible) and monitor health and security events.
• Produce clear documentation and runbooks for network solutions.

Skills

Cloud networking

SDN

Kubernetes networking

Network design

Zero-trust

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/tech

Master’s degree in related field

PhD with 1 year related experience

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP networking

Terraform

Ansible

CNI (Calico/Cilium)

Kubernetes networking

Istio/Linkerd

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Network Engineer (Cloud & Software-Defned Networking)
Reference: 26-013
Job Type: Full-time
Job Status: Interviewing
Date Posted: 07-27-2026
Location: Huntsville
Duration: Permanent
Company Address: CohesionForce, Inc.
Street: 101 Quality Circle
Suite: Suite 140
City: Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a Cloud Network Engineer (Cloud & Software-Defined Networking) to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. The Cloud Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating secuire, high-performance networks that span on-premises data centers, public cloud environments, and enclave-based domins. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and container-native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments. This Cloud Network Engineer will spend the majority of time working at the customer sites ini Huntsville, AL.

Key responsibilities:

• Design & Deploy Secure Networks
• Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter-domain routes.
• Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on-premises resources.
• Cloud & Multicast Networking
• Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
• Configure and troubleshoot multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic for high-throughput applications.
• Software-Defined & Hardware-Defined Solutions
• Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware-based network appliances.
• Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container-based networking.
• Hybrid Cloud Integration
• Connect remote cloud instances to on-premises data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization.
• Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity.
• Automation & Monitoring
• Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for network health and security events.
• Collaboration & Documentation
• Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules.
• Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-base articles for all network solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 2 years of experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
• Proven network design experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securiing inter-domain/enclave communication.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).
• Network access policy development experience defining and governing network access protocols, firewall rules, and zero-trust policies.
• Practical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling.
• Experience with both software-defined and hardware-defined networking technologies.
• Direct experienc designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.
• Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.
• Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNI Experience – Experience with one or more Container Network Interfaces (CNI): Cilium, Calico, Multus, or similar.
• Enterprise Software Hosting – Background deploying and supporting enterprise-grade applications in production environments.
• Network Access Policy Development – Experience defining and governing network access protocols, firewall rules, and zero-trust policies.
• Container-Mesh Architecture – Familiarity with container-based network meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and service-mesh concepts.
• Cloud-to-Cloud Routing – Experience routing traffic between multiple cloud service provider instances.
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure – Proven work with hybrid cloud models linking remote clouds to on-premise resources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues.
• Excellentoral and written communication skills – Able to translate technical concepts for non-tecnical stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cros-functional team.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.