Cloud Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Cloud Network Engineer, Boulder, CO *Must be eligible for Public Trust Clearance** (Currently Work From Home Due to Covid) We are looking for a Cloud Network Architect to join our team supporting a federal government client. In this role, the successful candidate will design and lead the implementation of an extensible multi-vendor IaaS/PaaS cloud infrastructure to meet the federal agency''s current and future needs. The Cloud Network Architect must have significant experience creating new and moving existing workloads to the cloud. The successful candidate will create, oversee rollout, and serve as the point of escalation for managed network, security, and computational solutions. Estimated Starting Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000 annually CNFC offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full-time employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, life insurance, paid time off and more. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable law. Join the team who values your skills and expertise. Cherokee Services Group (CSG) provides software, data management, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, infrastructure and business process services for federal customers. CSG takes a personalized approach to solving clients'' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. This approach gives clients the support they deserve and the quality they expect from a team that can handle every detail - a team of experts, like you. Cherokee Services Group is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation''s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. For more information, visit . For more company information, visit our site at: We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer to join our team supporting a federal government client. In this role, the successful candidate will help design and implement an extensible multi-vendor IaaS/PaaS cloud infrastructure to meet the federal agency''s current and future needs. Job Description: The Cloud Network Engineer must have significant experience creating new and moving existing workloads to the cloud. The successful candidate will create, deploy, and serve as the point of escalation for managed network, security, and computational solutions. The position requires on-site presence at the client facilities in Silver Spring, MD. Boulder, CO, may be considered as an alternate location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Design, implement, and deploy new services for customers, and support the operational Cloud environment * Build scalable network infrastructure integrating offerings from Amazon Web Services, Azure, OpenStack, and/or other cloud solutions * Build and support Azure landing zone(s) to provide security and routing services from hub VNETs with IaaS-based firewalls managing traffic between VNets and ExpressRoutes * Develop, apply, and monitor security and load balancing rules within managed environment * Provide connectivity from customer spoke VNets to a managed Hub VNet * Build, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines for IaaS * Propose enhancements to existing managed service environment * Participate in change control process with a team of cloud and network engineers * Automate processes and builds where possible to reduce manual effort * Maintain operational environment to meet customer SLAs * Perform other job-related duties as assigned Supervisory/Management Authority: * This position does not require supervisory or management authority Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor''s degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent experience * Practical experience migrating customer workloads from premises to cloud * Strong understanding of AWS and Azure technologies across compute, storage, network, database * Experience deploying Network Virtual Appliances in Cloud, most preferably from Fortinet (Palo Alto, Cisco, or F5 experience will be considered) * Deep operational experience ensuring efficient troubleshooting and speed to problem resolution Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Demonstrated knowledge of Direct Connect, ExpressRoute and VPN connectivity options to connect AWS/Azure, and premises for hybrid connectivity * Strong working knowledge of networking protocols and technologies including BGP, IPsec, network segmentation, VRFs, Switching, VLANs and load balancers. * Strong understanding of identity management, federated identity systems (Microsoft ADFS), MFA, and Active Directory integration with cloud apps and Azure AD * Current knowledge of DevOps, containerization, security, and observability * Scripting ability to enable automation and deployment of infrastructure as code, interacting with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) with Terraform, Azure PowerShell, and Azure CLI * Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, and ability to communicate complex technical ideas to many audiences * 6+ years of experience in networking and 4+ years in cloud engineering * Ability to successfully pass a drug and background investigation Work Environment: Work will be performed in a climate-controlled Federal office setting. Work from home currently due to COVID. Pursuant to U.S. Presidential Executive Order 14042, Cherokee Federal is now requiring that all employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8th. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (i.e., Moderna or Pfizer) or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (i.e., Johnson & Johnson). As a prospective employee, you will fall under this requirement and proof of vaccination will be needed for on-boarding, should you be selected. When you originally applied to our position posting, this necessity may not have yet been implemented. Limited exemptions for religious or medical reasons will be considered. TEMPORARY NOTE: On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a federal judge issued an injunction blocking President Joe Biden''s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors (EO 14042). Cherokee Federal is monitoring the court case and awaiting a final ruling. As a result of the injunction, Cherokee Federal is halting the enforcement of the mandate, however, if the injunction is lifted and the mandate remains, Cherokee Federal must reenact its vaccine requirement. About Cherokee Federal Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation''s mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. Compliance Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. If you''d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please copy and paste the links to the following two sites: EEO Statement | EEO Poster; and If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may e-mail for assistance. This email address is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the application process or status. For Pay Transparency Non Discrimination provision, please copy and paste the following link: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; English_formattedESQA508c.pdf We maintain an Affirmative Action Plan for proactively seeking employment and advancement for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, we will schedule time to make our Affirmative Action Plan accessible. If you are interested, please submit a written request with the email subject line: 2020 Request to View Affirmative Action Plan to the Compliance Administrator at '''' This email box is not for resumes or follow up on job applications. CherokeeFederal LI-RC1 CNFC

Created: 2025-11-15