THE WORKWe are seeking a highly skilled
Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high-performance networks that span on-premise data centers, public cloud environments, and enclave-based domains. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with cloud networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and container-native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments. This Cloud Network Engineer will spend the majority of their working at the customer sites in Huntsville.
Key Responsibilities- Design & Deploy Secure Networks
- Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter-domain routes.
- Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on-premise resources.
- Cloud & Multicast Networking
- Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
- Configure and troubleshoot multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic for high-throughput applications.
- Software-Defined & Hardware-Defined Solutions
- Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware-based network appliances.
- Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container-based networking.
- Hybrid Cloud Integration
- Connect remote cloud instances to on-premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization.
- Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity.
- Automation & Monitoring
- Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for network health and security events.
- Collaboration & Documentation
- Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules.
- Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-base articles for all network solutions.
Basic QualificationsThis position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
- Network Design Experience - Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter-domain/enclave communication.
- Cloud Networking - Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).
- Linux Operation Systems - Experience with Linux OS
- Multicast/UDP - Practical knowledge of multicast UDP and broadcast UDP traffic handling.
- SDN / Hardware-Defined Networking - Experience with both software-defined and hardware-defined networking technologies.
- Kubernetes-Based Networking - Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.
- Secure Routing Across Domains - Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.
5+ years of professional networking experience, with a focus on cloud and software-defined environments.
Desired Skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable troubleshooting complex network issues.
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on security, reliability, and scalability.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
