--- title: Cleared AWS Network Engineer description: Virtual Service Operations is hiring for the Cleared AWS Network Engineer role in Washington, DC. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cleared-aws-network-engineer-at-virtual-service-operations-01a18e6b-caca-7ec6-86cd-fe8cc19b7958 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Virtual Service Operations as Cleared AWS Network Engineer in Washington, DC. Pays $175K–$230K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/j1gp6u.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Virtual Service Operations | | **Location** | Washington, DC (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $175K/yr - $230K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Virtual Service Operations. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Virtual Service Operations. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $125,000 – $190,000 a year (median $148,000). ## Description Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle? Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Engineer the networks that make secure cloud platforms possible. You will solve complex routing, segmentation, and connectivity challenges across tightly controlled AWS environments where reliability and security are equally essential. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter. The program you will be supporting is a highly classified, mission-critical modernization initiative. Your roles will be to help build next-generation cloud infrastructure and integration platforms that connect fragmented intelligence, operational data, and mission systems through APIs, MCP servers, and cloud-native technologies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design AWS VPC architectures, subnets, routing, and private service connectivity. - Implement and troubleshoot Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, VPN, and DNS integrations. - Configure network segmentation and controls using security groups, NACLs, and AWS Network Firewall. - Collaborate with security and infrastructure engineers on approved connectivity and change management. **Qualifications:** - 5+ years in network engineering, including 3+ years of AWS networking. - Hands-on experience with VPC routing, private connectivity, and network security controls. - Experience supporting complex, isolated, or highly regulated networks. - Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments. **Preferred Qualifications:** - AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or CCNP. - Experience with multi-region AWS connectivity and tightly controlled network boundaries. - Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable. - Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals. - Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO. - Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position. - Full-time position, on-site - Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status **What is Important to Us:** - You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking. - You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork. - Your problem-solving skills are excellent. - You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career. - You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients. **What we offer you:** As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. *This is a no-jerk zone*. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements. **More About VSO**: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at ## Skills - Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp) - Network ACLs - AWS Transit Gateway - Amazon Web Services - Security Groups - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Performance Management - Teamwork - Network Engineering - Problem Solving - Firewall - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Subnetting - Virtual Private Networks (Vpn) - AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty - Site Work - AWS Direct Connect - Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Vpc) - Ability to Work Independently - Domain Name System - Change Management - Writing - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - Network Security - Network Segmentation - CompTIA Security+ ## Benefits - Professional Development - Flexible Work Schedules ## Related - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Engineer / Architect jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/network-engineer-architect?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150249 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150249 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)