Corvid's Missile Defense team is expanding it's support to critical Missile Defense simulation efforts. The Cloud Networking Engineer will bring expertise related to the design, implantation and operations of secure, high-performance networks that span on premise data centers, public cloud environments, and enclave-based domains. Candidate will need to bring hands-on experience with cloud networking, software defined networking (SDN), and container native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments. The position will work directly with the customer at their site, supporting a technology development for advanced simulation efforts related to missile defense technologies.
Tasking will include:
- Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter domain routes
- Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
- 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
- Connect remote cloud instances to on premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization
- Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules
Requirements: - Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter domain/enclave communication (including creating and maintaining secure routing paths)
- Hands on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways)
- Experience with both software defined and hardware defined networking technologies as well as designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters
- Experience with one or more Container Network Interfaces (CNI): Cilium, Calico, Multus, or similar is a plus
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus
