Cloud Network Architect

Overview DecisionPoint seeks a Cloud Network Architect to design, secure, and optimize cloud network architectures within IL5 AWS GovCloud environments supporting a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role focuses on network segmentation, routing, DNS architecture, VPC/VNet design, east-west traffic control, firewall policies, and secure boundary design aligned with Zero Trust principles. The Cloud Network Architect works closely with cloud platform engineers, cybersecurity teams, system administrators, and application architects to ensure resilient, compliant, and high-performing network infrastructure across enterprise cloud systems. This position is fully remote. Duties & Responsibilities The Cloud Network Architect will: Design IL5-compliant cloud network architectures including VPCs, subnets, routing, and segmentation. Implement network security controls aligned with Zero Trust, including east-west traffic filtering and micro-segmentation. Develop and maintain DNS architecture, API routing flows, and secure naming conventions. Architect secure cloud boundary protections including WAF, firewalls, and network access controls. Lead configuration of VPN, Direct Connect, and cross-account networking for hybrid-cloud or multi-VPC connectivity. Support traffic flow analysis, latency optimization, and performance tuning across cloud network layers. Ensure network designs comply with RMF, STIGs, IL5 cloud security standards, and boundary defense requiremen