Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Swift Software; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 101,303 - 188,135; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance with no premium

Retirement plan with matching 401(k) contributions

Bonus opportunities based on performance

Job summary

Swift Software is seeking a Cloud Networking Engineer located in Manassas, Virginia. The role involves designing and implementing cloud networking solutions within AWS, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience, hands-on AWS networking skills, and a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

The position offers an estimated salary ranging from $101,303 to $188,135 annually, along with a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud networking, infrastructure, or platform engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating AWS networking constructs.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate cloud networking components within AWS.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and connectivity issues.
• Support onboarding of application teams with networking requirements.

Skills

Cloud networking

Infrastructure engineering

AWS networking constructs

Infrastructure-as-Code

TCP/IP networking

Network security concepts

Linux environments

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and operate cloud networking components within the AWS Landing Zone (VPCs, subnets, routing, gateways, load balancing)
• Build and maintain standardized, reusable networking patterns for application teams
• Implement and support hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and, where applicable, Direct Connect
• Partner with security and platform teams to apply network security controls and segmentation
• Support onboarding of application teams by integrating networking requirements into landing‑zone‑approved patterns
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network and connectivity issues across cloud services
• Contribute to operational tooling and documentation for network observability and support

What to Expect

• Ownership of assigned networking services and components within the cloud platform
• Collaboration across regions and time zones in an Agile squad model
• Exposure to real‑world enterprise networking and security challenges in AWS
• Strong culture of learning, automation, and continuous improvement
• Participation in a 24/7 on‑call support rotation for critical services
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Required Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud networking, infrastructure, or platform engineering
• Hands‑on experience designing and operating AWS networking constructs (VPC, subnets, routing, NAT, gateways, load balancing)
• Practical experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines)
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, routing, firewalling, and traffic flows
• Experience working with network security concepts such as segmentation, security groups, and NACLs
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, with Git‑based workflows
• Strong collaboration skills and a sense of ownership for operational reliability

Strong Differentiators

• Experience with Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, or hybrid architectures
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone / Control Tower environments
• Knowledge of AWS network security services (Network Firewall, WAF, Shield)
• Experience designing multi‑account and multi‑region architectures

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• AWS and/or networking certifications are a plus (e.g., AWS Advanced Networking, security certifications)

Salary

The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position in Virginia is $101,303 USD to $188,135 USD annually. Salary may vary based on job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity contingent on personal and company performance.

Benefits

Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with no premium costs for employees and their families, as well as a retirement plan with matching 401(k) contributions.

EEO Statement

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility‑[e-mail]. All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.