About this role
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: 31-12-2026 | 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. Clearance & delivery model NATO Secret (NS) 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 - NATO Secret (NS) clearance is required. - Experience with secure connectivity. - Experience with Oracle FastConnect. - Experience with end-to-end IPsec encryption over private links. - Expe...