AWS Network Engineer,
MANTECH
RemoteRemoteFull Time
Job Description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AWS Network Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a remote position.
As a Mid-Level AWS Network Engineer, you will be the backbone of our cloud connectivity. You won't just be managing subnets; you’ll be designing, implementing, and securing the high-traffic arterial systems that power our global applications. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who is obsessed with latency reduction, high availability, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Build and maintain scalable AWS network architectures including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and other AWS service offerings
Implement and manage Network ACLs, Security Groups, AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall to protect against external threats
Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform/OpenTofu via robust CI/CD processes
Optimize traffic flow using DISA IODYN, Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)
Participate in Agile ceremonies as a member of a highly functioning Agile engineering team
Use VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch, and Traffic Mirroring to diagnose bottlenecks and resolve outages
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field; OR High School Diploma and 8+ years of relevant cloud engineering experience
4+ years of experience in cloud engineering
Experience with AWS networking services, including VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints, and strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IPsec)
Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or Perl
Familiarity with AWS IAM roles and encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Computing Environment (CE) certification within 6 months of hire and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Associate-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate)
Networking-related certification (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Cisco certifications, or equivalent)
2+ years of experience using Terraform
Experience using Git-based version control systems (e.g., GitHub) to manage and deploy infrastructure changes
Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
As a Mid-Level AWS Network Engineer, you will be the backbone of our cloud connectivity. You won't just be managing subnets; you’ll be designing, implementing, and securing the high-traffic arterial systems that power our global applications. We are looking for a hands-on engineer who is obsessed with latency reduction, high availability, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Build and maintain scalable AWS network architectures including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and other AWS service offerings
Implement and manage Network ACLs, Security Groups, AWS WAF, and AWS Network Firewall to protect against external threats
Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform/OpenTofu via robust CI/CD processes
Optimize traffic flow using DISA IODYN, Elastic Load Balancing (ALB/NLB)
Participate in Agile ceremonies as a member of a highly functioning Agile engineering team
Use VPC Flow Logs, CloudWatch, and Traffic Mirroring to diagnose bottlenecks and resolve outages
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field; OR High School Diploma and 8+ years of relevant cloud engineering experience
4+ years of experience in cloud engineering
Experience with AWS networking services, including VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink, and VPC Endpoints, and strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (OSI model, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IPsec)
Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or Perl
Familiarity with AWS IAM roles and encryption in transit (TLS/SSL)
Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Computing Environment (CE) certification within 6 months of hire and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
AWS Associate-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate)
Networking-related certification (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Cisco certifications, or equivalent)
2+ years of experience using Terraform
Experience using Git-based version control systems (e.g., GitHub) to manage and deploy infrastructure changes
Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.