Network Engineer – Cloud & Secure Infrastructure

Description

M2 Solutions is seeking senior Network Engineers to design, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments. This role focuses on building hardened network architectures in commercial cloud platforms and supporting mission-critical connectivity in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy virtual networks and subnets in commercial cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Configure Linux virtual machines as network appliances (e.g., routing, firewall, and traffic control functions)
• Harden Linux operating systems and network devices to meet cybersecurity and compliance requirements
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, intrusion prevention systems, and VPN solutions
• Support and troubleshoot commercial messaging applications and Android tablet devices
• Provide after-hours and on-call support to resolve network outages and performance issues

Required Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph
• Minimum 16 years of professional experience in network engineering
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred
• Hands-on experience:
  • Building and securing cloud-based VPC/VNet environments
  • Configuring and hardening Linux in both virtual and physical deployments
  • Managing enterprise network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches, and IPS platforms
  • Deploying and supporting commercial VPN solutions
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying and supporting Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) / CNGA compliant network infrastructure
• Familiarity with customer-specific core appliances, services, and network architectures
• Experience operating within highly secure or mission-focused government environments

Why M2 Solutions