We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high‑performance networks that span on‑premise data centers and classified cloud environments. 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.
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.).
- 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.
TS//SCI Clearance
3+ years experience in the cloud networking domain
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Certification or ability to obtain one
- Network Design Experience - Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter‑domain/enclave communication.
- Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Cloud Networking - Hands‑on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).
- Linux Operation Systems - Experience with Linux OS
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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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.
Skills Required
- TS/SCI security clearance
- 3+ years of experience in cloud networking
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain one
- Experience designing restricted or compliant networks and securing inter-domain or enclave communications
- Experience automating network provisioning and changes using Terraform or Ansible
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking services such as VPCs, VNets, peering, and transit gateways
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Experience with software-defined and hardware-defined networking technologies
- Experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters
- Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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