Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer
Washington, DC
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -022026-105402
Date Posted: 02/08/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Rlky0g
Description:
Onsite in Washington, DC
Our client requires a senior Cloud and Network Infrastructure Engineer to lead cloud and on‑premises network design, implementation, and operations. The role focuses on hybrid connectivity, security, and reliability while supporting a range of enterprise technologies in a fully onsite environment.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $60.00 to $70/hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud‑based network solutions integrated with on‑premises infrastructure.
- Support and optimize hybrid cloud architectures for networking performance and scalability.
- Design, implement, and maintain on‑prem network solutions.
- Perform network and low‑voltage cabling repair, troubleshooting, and remediation.
- Support and resolve issues across POS, video surveillance, physical access control, VoIP, LAN/WAN, hypervisors, and servers.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud and on‑prem network systems for high availability and reliability.
- Implement automation and orchestration to streamline network operations.
- Optimize resource utilization using scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code approaches.
- Implement and enforce network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and standards across environments.
- Partner with architects, security teams, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business needs.
- Use monitoring tools to track network performance and infrastructure health.
- Provide regular reporting to management and technical teams.
- Deliver ongoing support and rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Experience Requirements:
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related roles.
- Proven experience designing and managing cloud‑based and hybrid networking solutions.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong understanding of cloud and network security practices, including secure data transmission and access control.
- Expertise with networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Experience with network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with automation and scripting tools such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Experience with cloud networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, Cloud VPN, and Load Balancers.
- Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
- Experience with GitHub, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
- Practical experience with Cisco UCS‑C servers, Microsoft Hyper‑V, RedHat Linux, and UPS systems.
- Knowledge of environmental monitors, physical access control systems, video surveillance systems, intercoms, and portable network kits.
- Experience supporting VoIP systems, printers, scanners, kiosks, and POS systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to manage priorities and tasks in a fast‑paced environment and perform physical tasks including climbing ladders and racking hardware.
- Experience supporting large‑scale infrastructure projects (preferred).
- Experience working in DevOps or cloud engineering teams (preferred).
- Experience with hybrid and multi‑cloud environments (preferred).
Education Requirements:
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- AWS Certified – Foundational, Associate, or Specialty.
- Microsoft Azure Certified – Associate or Expert.
- CompTIA Network+, Security+, Server+, or Cloud+.
- Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
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