Cloud Network Engineer

Valiant Solutions

. Design, automate, and operate the multi-cloud networking layer connecting a federal agency's on-premise data centers to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud Platform .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $137,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and managing multi-cloud networking solutions, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud Platform. Proficient in Terraform for network provisioning and automation, with a strong understanding of BGP traffic engineering and dual-stack IPv6 deployment.

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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure NetworkingGoogle Cloud Platform NetworkingTerraform ProvisioningBGP Design and Traffic EngineeringDual-Stack IPv6 Deployment

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Hard Skills

FastConnectVirtual Cloud Network DesignCloud InterconnectHA VPNGlobal VPCVPC PeeringPrivate Service ConnectNetwork Automation ScriptingOn-Premise Routing and SwitchingTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationBriefing Senior Leadership

Tools & Technologies

TerraformGoogle Cloud Secure Source Manager

Certifications & Qualifications

GCP Professional Cloud Network EngineerOCI Specialist CertificationsHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateCCNP Enterprise

Industry Keywords

Zero Trust ArchitectureTIC 3.0 Reference ArchitecturesNIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5HSPD-12 Identity CredentialingSection 508 Accessibility Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformOraclePythonSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, automate, and operate the multi-cloud networking layer connecting a federal agency's on-premise data centers to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud Platform
Manage dual FastConnect virtual circuits terminating at the Ashburn data center, including BGP peering configuration, maintenance, and bandwidth capacity planning
Design and administer OCI Virtual Cloud Networks, including CIDR allocation, subnets, route tables, Security Lists, and Network Security Groups
Support migration of on-premise Oracle databases and related resources into OCI, confirming network readiness before cutovers
Automate migration, validation, and documentation procedures
Manage GCP Cloud Interconnect and HA VPN backup paths
Engineer Global VPCs, Shared VPC host and service project configurations, and VPC peering relationships
Define, version control, and deploy GCP network components through Terraform, including VPCs, firewall rules, Private Service Connect configurations, and load balancers
Maintain the Terraform code base using Google Cloud Secure Source Manager
Provide hybrid connectivity support for workload, data, and support system migrations to GCP
Engineer secure inter-cloud connectivity and apply BGP traffic engineering
Confirm cloud traffic inspection and logging comply with TIC 3.0 reference architectures
Convert OCI and GCP environments from IPv4-only to IPv6 dual-stack and validate IPv6 requirements
Report monthly on connectivity utilization, BGP peering, Interconnect and HA VPN health, and Terraform provisioning changes
Prepare Methods of Procedure for cloud network changes and carry them through the Change Control Board
Participate in the 24x7x365 on-call rotation and respond to Priority 1 incidents within 15 minutes

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience bridging traditional on-premises networking and cloud infrastructure
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; an Associate's degree plus two additional years of experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree
Production experience with at least one of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or Google Cloud Platform, and ability to come up to speed quickly on the other
Experience supporting a live data center to cloud migration
OCI networking: FastConnect, VCN design, CIDR planning, route tables, Security Lists, and Network Security Groups
GCP networking: Cloud Interconnect, HA VPN, Global VPC, Shared VPC, VPC peering, Private Service Connect, and cloud load balancing
Terraform as the authoritative provisioning mechanism, including module design, state management, and version control workflow
BGP design and traffic engineering across hybrid and inter-cloud paths
Dual-stack IPv6 deployment in cloud environments, including addressing and routing
On-premise routing and switching fundamentals sufficient to troubleshoot a hybrid path end to end
Scripting for network automation, for example Python, and familiarity with automated documentation generation
Clear technical writing for Methods of Procedure, topology diagrams, standard operating procedures, and monthly status report inputs
Working knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207), TIC 3.0 reference architectures, and the IPv6 mandate under OMB M-21-07
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 security and privacy controls as they apply to network and boundary protection
Understanding of HSPD-12 identity credentialing and its enforcement in network access decisions
Awareness of Section 508 accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.0 AA) as they apply to contract deliverables
Experience operating inside a federal change control process, with government-approved documentation and deliverable acceptance criteria
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to explain network and security concepts to engineers and non-technical government stakeholders
Ability to brief senior government leadership, including the Contracting Officer's Representative and Technical Lead, on incident root cause, risk, and remediation
Willingness to complete required customer training, including annual cybersecurity awareness, records management, privacy, safety, and harassment prevention training
Preferred: GCP Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification
Preferred: OCI Specialist certifications relevant to cloud networking
Preferred: HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Preferred: CCNP Enterprise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses
Partial remote work
Work-life balance
Career development opportunities