AWS Network Architect

Apply Description Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as an AWS Network Architect ? Let's chat and see if we are a good match! Opportunity: VSO is seeking an AWS Network Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud network infrastructure supporting large-scale migration and modernization initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting secure, high-performance network environments on Amazon Web Services — including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivity solutions that bridge on-premises data centers with AWS GovCloud. You will drive the technical strategy for network segmentation, routing, and traffic management across complex multi-account environments, while ensuring solutions meet federal security and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud migration architecture, with hands-on experience transitioning legacy on-premises infrastructure to AWS at scale. You will collaborate closely with cloud engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders to deliver reliable, resilient, and auditable network solutions. Responsibilities: Architect, design, and implement secure, high-performance cloud network infrastructure on AWS, including VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, Route 53, and AWS Network Firewall Lead technical strategy for network segmentation, routing, and traffic management across complex multi-account AWS environments Design and execute hybrid connectivity solutions bridging on-premises data centers with AWS GovCloud, including data center-to-cloud network cutover planning Drive large-scale cloud migration and modernization initiatives, overseeing the transition of legacy on-premises infrastructure to AWS at scale Ensure all network solutions meet federal security requirements and compliance mandates applicable to the Defense Industrial Base Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage network resources Collaborate with cloud engineers, security teams, and government stakeholders to deliver reliable, resilient, and auditable network solutions Apply network security principles and controls within AWS environments, including traffic inspection, access control, and monitoring Produce and maintain documentation for network architecture decisions, runbooks, and compliance artifacts Requirements 7+ years of professional experience in network engineering or architecture, with a focus on cloud networking on AWS Demonstrated experience designing and implementing core AWS networking services, including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and AWS Network Firewall Hands-on experience supporting cloud migration projects, including hybrid connectivity design and data center-to-cloud network cutover planning Strong understanding of network security principles and the application of controls within AWS environments Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for network resource provisioning Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance strongly preferred Ability to travel to Millington, TN approximately once per month; position is otherwise remote 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 https://vso-inc.com/careers [REF] Salary Description $120,000.00 - $190,000.00