Cloud Network Engineer
About the job
- Active security clearance with a polygraph.
- At least 8 years of related technical experience in network and transport technologies, tools, and techniques.
- At least 4 years of experience with cloud network technologies, design, and maintenance.
- Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco and Juniper switches, routers, and firewalls.
- Experience configuring networking on Linux systems, including CentOS, Red Hat, and Amazon Linux.
- Experience with network modernization across physical and cloud environments.
- Experience supporting IP services that connect systems operating at different classifications, including IPv4, virtual private networks, IPv6, multicast, quality of service, software-defined networking, Simple Network Management Protocol, voice over IP, and video teleconferencing.
- IAT II certification.
- Focus on network engineering, new project requirements, and operation and sustainment of existing infrastructure.
- Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring, and upgrades for the current environment across multiple physical and cloud platforms and technologies.
- Assist with researching and implementing system-wide network solutions, capabilities, and enhancements to support customer business and mission goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network media and components.
- Evaluate and monitor network health and performance, including hardware and network management software.
- Develop and maintain a roadmap for capabilities, operations, technologies, and full cloud migration.
- Assist with developing and executing test plans and documenting network configuration upgrades, additions, and revisions for customer approval before implementation.
- Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization to achieve performance and availability objectives.
- Evaluate and report on emerging network and communication technologies to enhance network capacity, performance, and reliability.
- Evaluate and recommend technology changes and upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices.
- Follow customer network security processes and procedures and ensure compliance with government policies.
- Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
- JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, Cisco CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, or CCDP certification, or equivalent.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
About the company
Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Columbia, Maryland
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Freedom reported 170 LinkedIn employees and 2026 hiring across dozens of technical roles.
- The company said January 2026 SHIELD selection expands its missile-defense pipeline.
- WashingtonExec said 2026 priorities include prime contracts, cloud, data, AI, and acquisitions.
What critics are saying
- Bennett v. Freedom Technology Solutions Group ended in September 2024, leaving dispute risk visible.
- Indeed reviews allege billing obsession, dishonest management, and a racist atmosphere.
- Heavy dependence on government contracts exposes Freedom if MDA recompetes or primes displace it.
What makes Freedom Technology Solutions Group unique
- Freedom combines geospatial analytics, software engineering, and intelligence-community mission support from Columbia, Maryland.
- Its workforce spans cloud, DevOps, cyber, data science, and systems integration roles.
- January 2026 MDA SHIELD placement strengthens its defense-contractor credibility and technical specialization.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Roger Alan Nichols, formerly a client executive director at AT&T (NYSE: T), has joined Columbia, Maryland-based information technology company Freedom Consulting Group as chief growth officer.
Vernon Saunders, formerly a senior vice president of national intelligence at Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC), has been appointed CEO at Freedom Consulting Group, according to a recent LinkedIn post.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Freedom has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by The Baltimore Sun for five consecutive years.
Company also announces expansion of Board of Directors
Bennett will join Freedom Consulting Group as head of operations in St Louis.