Cloud Network Engineer Cloud SME

Dine Development Corporation; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Voluntary supplemental benefits

Job summary

Din Development Corporation seeks a Cloud Network Engineer Cloud SME to lead enterprise cloud, network, and security engineering for DoD programs. You will define standards, guide migrations, and provide executive-level recommendations across Azure, AWS, OCI, and Google Cloud.

The role requires ten years of related experience, active secret/Top Secret, and advanced certifications. You will collaborate with executive teams and ensure DISA/STIG alignment while shaping secure, scalable cloud

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in computer science, engineering, or information systems/technology.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5) or Top-Secret clearance.
• Deep hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP.
• Familiarity with SCCA, VDMS, VDSS and DoD cloud frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the seniormost technical expert on enterprise cloud, network, and security engineering.
• Support multicloud 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.
• Engineer secure connectivity between DoD systems, SCCA, and cloud providers.
• Provide Tier 3-4 support for F5 ADCs (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM).
• Design break-and-inspect architectures aligned with DISA cloud security requirements.
• Develop Layer 7 health monitors with CSPs and application teams.
• Guide migration planning and ensure SCCA VDMS/VDSS compliance.

Skills

Senior cloud/network engineering

Multi-cloud architecture

Executive communication

Security engineering

RMF/ATO artifacts

Zero Trust

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

OCI

GCP

F5 ADCs

DISA Storefront

CAP provisioning

Job description

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. As the SME, you will serve as the technical authority for exceptionally complex, multiplatform enterprise systems. You'll provide expertlevel support, analysis, research, and engineering for largescale cloud, network, and security solutions—all while guiding executivelevel project teams and influencing technical strategy across major DLA initiatives. You will think independently, communicate effectively, and apply broad, deep expertise across interconnected IT disciplines to solve some of the most challenging architecture, migration, and sustainment problems in the DoD landscape.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Serve as the seniormost technical expert on enterprise cloud, network, and security engineering efforts.
• Support complex multicloud architectures across Azure, AWS, OCI, and Google Cloud.
• Define enterprise standards for cloud integration and sustainment.
• Lead executivelevel project teams and develop technical alternatives for missioncritical challenges.
• Engineer and secure connectivity between DoD systems, SCCA, and cloud providers.
• Provide Tier 3 & 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 Cloud Access Point (CAP) lifecycle working with Circuit Manager for DISA Storefront procurement.
• Develop engineering diagrams, network maps, device configurations, and sustainment documentation.
• Provide executivelevel recommendations and participate in Integrated Product Reviews.
• Lead crossdisciplinary problem solving for escalated enterprise issues.
• Advance Zero Trust alignment and STIG/SRG compliance.
• Collaborate on RMF/ATO artifacts and coordinate control implementation.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems/Technology.
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Clearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance.
• Certification Requirements:
  • 8570/8140: IAT Level III 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.
• Handson experience with Azure, AWS, OCI, and GCP.
  • Deep experience with DoD cloud frameworks (SCCA, VDMS, VDSS).
  • Enterprise routing, switching, and data center experience.
  • Experience with IPv6, BGP, MPLS/LDP.
  • Advanced skill in F5 ADCs (LTM, GTM/DNS, APM).
  • Experience with DISA Storefront and CAP provisioning.
  • Understanding of STIG/SRG compliance and Zero Trust principles.
  • Strong documentation and executive communication abilities.
  • Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:
• Desired/Preferred:
  • 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+

Salary Range: $103,000 to $123,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Din Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Din Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nationowned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

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