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Cloud Architect Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Herndon, VAFull-time$110–205K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$110–205K/yr
Location
Herndon, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security+ Or Equivalent Certification Or Ability To ObtainTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high-performance networks across on-premise data centers and classified cloud environments. The role covers cloud, software-defined, hardware-defined, and Kubernetes networking, as well as hybrid-cloud connectivity and network automation. Candidates need TS//SCI clearance, at least three years of cloud networking experience, and CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, or the ability to obtain one.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud NetworkingNetwork DesignNetwork SecurityInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAnsibleLinuxSoftware-Defined NetworkingHardware-Defined NetworkingKubernetes NetworkingSecure RoutingAI Prompting

Qualifications

TS//SCI Clearance3+ Years Cloud Networking ExperienceCompTIA Security+ or Equivalent Certification or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, high‑performance networks that span on‑premise data centers and classified cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep hands‑on experience with cloud networking, software‑defined networking (SDN), and container‑native networking solutions, particularly within Kubernetes environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Design & Deploy Secure Networks

  • Architect and configure restricted computer networks and secure inter‑domain routes.

  • Implement network segmentation, access controls, and policy enforcement across cloud and on‑premise resources.

  • Cloud & Multicast Networking

  • Build and manage cloud networking infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).

  • Software‑Defined & Hardware‑Defined Solutions

  • Deploy and maintain Software Defined Network (SDN) platforms and hardware‑based network appliances.

  • Integrate network services with Kubernetes using CNI plugins and container‑based networking.

  • Hybrid Cloud Integration

  • Connect remote cloud instances to on‑premise data centers, ensuring reliable routing and latency optimization.

  • Support hybrid cloud architectures and remote enclave connectivity.

  • Automation & Monitoring

  • Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for network health and security events.

  • Collaboration & Documentation

  • Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to define network access protocols and rules.

  • Produce clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑base articles for all network solutions.

Basic Qualifications

TS//SCI Clearance

3+ years experience in the cloud networking domain

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent Certification or ability to obtain one

Desired Skills

  • Network Design Experience - Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter‑domain/enclave communication.

  • Automate network provisioning and changes using IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

  • Cloud Networking - Hands‑on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).

  • Linux Operation Systems - Experience with Linux OS

  • SDN / Hardware‑Defined Networking - Experience with both software‑defined and hardware‑defined networking technologies.

  • Kubernetes‑Based Networking - Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.

  • Secure Routing Across Domains - Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.

  • Network Design Experience - Proven experience setting up restricted/compliant networks and securing inter‑domain/enclave communication.

  • Cloud Networking - Hands‑on experience with cloud networking services (VPC, VNets, peering, transit gateways).

  • Linux Operation Systems - Experience with Linux OS

  • SDN / Hardware‑Defined Networking - Experience with both software‑defined and hardware‑defined networking technologies.

  • Kubernetes‑Based Networking - Direct experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting networking within Kubernetes clusters.

  • Secure Routing Across Domains - Ability to create and manage secure routing paths between isolated domains or enclaves.

  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,809 open Cloud Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–205K/yr
  • Virginia median$147–208K/yr238 salary ranges
  • US median$147–239K/yr2,526 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $158K, is 13% below the Virginia median midpoint ($181K) — in the middle half of Cloud Architect salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 269 open Cloud Architect jobs in Virginia and 2,809 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Cloud Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 9 years, across 2,441 postings).
Education
836 of the 2,809 open Cloud Architect jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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