Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Rival; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rival is seeking a Cloud Network Architect/Engineer in Warrenton, Virginia. This role is essential for transforming legacy data centers into modern cloud environments, particularly with AWS and Azure. Candidates must have an active Top Secret security clearance, a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, and significant experience in network engineering. You'll design hybrid networks, manage cloud security, and support critical infrastructure. The position demands strong technical skills in AWS, Azure, and various networking protocols, making it ideal for skilled professionals in technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as a network engineer managing enterprise networks.
• 3+ years designing and deploying network architecture in AWS and Azure.
• An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design hybrid network solutions integrating on-premises data centers with cloud environments.
• Develop high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage AWS and Azure networking services effectively.

Skills

AWS Networking Services

Azure Networking Services

Network Architecture Design

Security Protocols

Routing Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Cisco ACI

Python

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Cloud Network Architect/Engineer to support a critical government customer. This role is essential to our client’s digital transformation, serving as the primary bridge between legacy on-premises data centers and modern, scalable cloud environments in AWS and Azure. As part of a high-performance team, you will design and integrate the robust physical and virtual networks that enable secure, mission‑critical infrastructure. Your work will directly impact the reliability and security of the client’s enterprise environment, ensuring they can leverage modern technology to meet complex mission demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect hybrid network solutions integrating on-premises data centers with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Develop and implement high‑availability and redundancy strategies, including failover, load balancing, and disaster recovery in multi‑region environments.
• Design and manage AWS networking services including VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and Network Firewall.
• Configure and maintain Azure networking services including Virtual Networks (VNet), ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Azure Firewall.
• Support and optimize legacy on‑premises infrastructure including Cisco NCS routers and Cisco Nexus switches using NX‑OS and Cisco ACI.
• Manage security hardware and integrations including Forcepoint firewalls and General Dynamics TACLANE devices.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement identity and access controls using RSA and Cisco ISE.
• Implement cloud security best practices, ensuring solutions comply with Key Control Policies and Information Security Office standards.
• Develop and maintain architecture artifacts, including Layer 1/2/3 detail designs and cloud network diagrams.
• Conduct technical analyses of engineering documentation and installation plans for complex communication systems.
• Test and validate security patches, cloud firmware updates, and software upgrades in a lab environment before production rollout.
• Provide occasional support outside normal business hours for incident response and maintenance windows.

Required Experience/Clearance

• An active Top Secret (TS) security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a network engineer managing enterprise data center or service provider networks.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience designing and deploying network architecture within AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• 3+ years of experience with datacenter network fabric technologies such as MLAG, VPC, VXLAN, MP‑BGP, or Cisco ACI.
• Advanced understanding of routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, specifically regarding hybrid cloud routing.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and fault‑tolerant networking using Cisco technology.

Desired Experience

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash for automating network tasks and API integration with Cisco ACI.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ‑700) certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) in Enterprise or Data Center.
• Experience working in a government‑contracting environment with high‑security requirements.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.