Network Connectivity Engineer – International

Network Connectivity Engineer – International

Short summary: Design, implement and support secure connectivity in an isolated (air-gapped) cloud environment for classified, high-assurance workloads, with a focus on OCI, FastConnect/IPsec and Cisco LAN/firewall.

Practical: Start date: 5-10-2026 | End date/period: 31-10-2027 | Hours per week: 40.00 | Contract type: Deta | Rate: in consultation/Per hour

What you will do

Project context

Our client provides a secure, off-premises cloud capability, based on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The solution is physically and logically air-gapped, with no live connectivity to the public cloud, and is designed for classified, high-assurance workloads. Oracle is the technology subcontractor and Cisco the network hardware partner.

Role focus

Network engineers - FastConnect/IPsec, Cisco LAN & firewall, secure connectivity

Key responsibilities

• Engineer secure connectivity between the isolated cloud and two HQ network segments.
• Implement/support Oracle FastConnect and end-to-end IPsec encryption over private links.
• Support Cisco LAN, firewall and isolated on-site network components.
• Support separate out-of-band management connectivity and secure site-to-site operations.

Environment & technologies

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Air-gapped / isolated cloud environment
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Zero Trust security model
• Classified / high-assurance workloads
• Oracle FastConnect
• IPsec
• Cisco LAN and firewall
• Out-of-band management

Clearance & delivery model

Secret clearance is required and cleared, OCI-experienced profiles have the highest priority. A hybrid delivery model is being considered, with the possibility of partially non-NS-cleared personnel for suitable roles. Priority remains with NS-cleared candidates.

Duration & timing

The engagement is a 12-month prototype. Heavy build activity is concentrated in approximately the first 6-7 months, followed by accreditation and test/run activities through month 12.

What you bring

Must-haves

• Secret clearance is required.
• Experience with secure connectivity.
• Experience with Oracle FastConnect.
• Experience with end-to-end IPsec encryption over private links.
• Experience with Cisco LAN and firewall.
• Experience with out-of-band management.
• Experience with an air-gapped / isolated cloud environment.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with the Zero Trust security model.
• Experience with classified / high-assurance workloads.

How to apply

1. Introduction with Recruitment: You start with a conversation with our recruiter to discuss your experience, ambitions and the match with the vacancy.
2. Presentation to the client: After a positive introduction, we submit your profile to the client.
3. Client interview: If the client invites you, the interview takes place. Our account manager will either be present for the introduction or will contact you in advance. Depending on the client, this will be one or two interviews, online or on-site.
4. Wrap-up and start: If there is a successful match, we arrange the contractual details so you can start your new role with peace of mind.