Cloud & Network Infrastructure Engineer
Washington, DC
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Reference ID: JN -022026-105402
Date Posted: 06/08/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/TgzdJb
Description:
On-site 5 days/week 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, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. 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: $62.00 to $72.25/hr. w2
JN -022026-105402
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud‑based network solutions integrated with on‑premises infrastructure.
- Support hybrid cloud architectures and optimize 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.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across environments.
- Implement automation and orchestration to streamline network operations.
- Optimize resource utilization using scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code.
- Implement and enforce security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and standards across environments.
- Partner with cloud architects, security teams, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business needs.
- Use monitoring tools to track network performance and infrastructure health.
- Provide reporting to management and technical teams.
- Deliver ongoing support and rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
Experience Requirements:
- US Citizenship required.
- Minimum 7 years in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related roles.
- Proven experience with cloud‑based and hybrid networking solutions.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong understanding of cloud and network security practices.
- Proficiency with networking protocols and technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Experience with network monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with automation and scripting such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
- Experience with cloud networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, Cloud VPN, and Load Balancers.
- Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
- Experience with tools such as GitHub, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, and SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
- Practical experience with Cisco UCS‑C, Microsoft Hyper‑V, Red Hat Linux, and UPS systems.
- Knowledge of environmental monitors, physical access control, video surveillance, intercoms, and portable network kits.
- Experience supporting VoIP systems, printers, scanners, kiosks, and POS systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including climbing ladders, lifting equipment, racking hardware, and working under desks.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
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.
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