Cloud Network Engineer

100% Onsite - W2 only no C2C

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Networking Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud networking technologies, with a strong emphasis on IPv6 networking, network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to architect and maintain the Department of Transportation's IPv6 cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. The engineer will also support the cloud team in managing and administering cloud networking components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an IPv6 strategy for a multi-cloud environment, including migration plans and adoption roadmaps.
• Implement advanced security measures for IPv6 networks, such as firewall policies, intrusion detection systems, and DDoS mitigation.
• Collaborate with IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of IPv6 networking solutions.
• Manage and administer cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and security groups.
• Provide technical guidance to cloud (AWS) team members and modal partners on IPv6 implementation in cloud environments.
• Perform daily operations to manage cloud services, including incident and problem resolution using a broad set of tools.
• Deliver technical solutions to complex problems requiring analysis of multiple factors.
• Ensure solutions are innovative, practical, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in designing, planning, and integrating cloud computing and networking systems, with a strong focus on IPv6.
• High school diploma required.
• Strong knowledge of IPv6 addressing, routing, and subnetting.
• Familiarity with NAT64 and DNS64 translation services.
• Hands-on experience with dual-stack networks.
• In-depth understanding of network security principles.
• Intermediate proficiency with at least one Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tool such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain Position of Public Trust clearance.
• Must complete the eApp National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) form.

Technical Skills

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure (preferred but not required)
• Networking: IPv6, VPC, subnets, firewalls, Direct Connect, network connectivity
• Services: ECS, RDS, EKS, EC2
• Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on technical experience with AWS networking and IPv6 is required.
• Experience with IPv4 to IPv6 migration is preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates must be capable of working in dual-stack environments.
• This role is for a Cloud Engineer with networking expertise, not a Network Engineer with cloud experience.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $76.92 - $81.73/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.