Senior AWS Network Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking an AWS Network Engineer to join a mission-critical, security-sensitive project in Herndon, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and on-site work at approved facilities.

You will design and secure AWS networking, including VPCs, transit connectivity, and edge controls, collaborating with security and infrastructure engineers to ensure reliable, compliant cloud platforms for national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network engineering with 3+ years in AWS networking.
• Hands-on with VPC routing, private connectivity, and security controls.
• Experience in highly regulated, isolated networks.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience in controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Design AWS VPC architectures, subnets, and routing.
• Implement and troubleshoot transit gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS.
• Configure segmentation using security groups, NACLs, and AWS firewall.
• Collaborate with security and infra teams on connectivity and change management.

Skills

AWS Networking

Network engineering

Security controls

Regulated networks

Education

AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or CCNP

Security+ or CISSP (where applicable)

Tools

VPC

Transit Gateway

Direct Connect

VPN

DNS

Job description

NorthHill Technology Resources LLC is seeking an AWS Network Engineer to join a mission-critical, security-sensitive project in Herndon, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and on-site work at approved facilities.

You will design and secure AWS networking, including VPCs, transit connectivity, and edge controls, collaborating with security and infrastructure engineers to ensure reliable, compliant cloud platforms for national security initiatives.