5+ years in network engineering, including 3+ years of AWS networking.
Hands-on experience with VPC routing and network security controls.
Experience supporting complex, isolated, or highly regulated networks.
Ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
Responsibilities
Design AWS VPC architectures, subnets, and routing.
Implement and troubleshoot Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS integrations.
Configure network segmentation and controls using security groups and NACLs.
Collaborate with security and infrastructure engineers on connectivity and change management.
Benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Competitive health benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
Part of a virtue-centered team with a no-jerk culture.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle?
Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Engineer the networks that make secure cloud platforms possible. You will solve complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges across tightly controlled AWS environments where reliability and security are equally essential. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.
Key Responsibilities:
Design AWS VPC architectures, subnets, routing, and private service connectivity.
Implement and troubleshoot Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS integrations.
Configure network segmentation and controls using security groups, NACLs, and AWS Network Firewall.
Collaborate with security and infrastructure engineers on approved connectivity and change management.
Qualifications:
5+ years in network engineering, including 3+ years of AWS networking.
Hands-on experience with VPC routing, private connectivity, and network security controls.
Experience supporting complex, isolated, or highly regulated networks.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or CCNP.
Experience with multi-region AWS connectivity and tightly controlled network boundaries.
Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.
Requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
Full-time position, on-site
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
What is Important to Us:
You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.
What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone . We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
