Cloud Network Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Network Engineer with Security Clearance
Description SAIC is looking for a Cloud Network Engineer to join our team in Hampton, VA in support of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program's Application Transformation (AppTX) team. A good candidate is experienced with the installation, configuration, and operation of AWS networks and network components software applications and Ansible/Terraform automation. A strong candidate is also familiar with implementing automation with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code;

familiar with implementing DoD cybersecurity requirements and controls; familiar with network-focused Amazon Web Services (AWS); and has experience with Windows Server, Linux, and containerized applications . Builds systems on virtual machine instances through both manual and automated means, in both AWS cloud environments as well as on-premise edge computing environments. Applies required cybersecurity controls. Configures cloud resources as needed for both application functionality and cybersecurity compliance.

Supports testing of cloud-hosted virtualized systems.

Job Responsibilities:

* Build VM-based networks/systems, install, and configure network applications, and support operations and sustainment of those systems in development, test, and production environments.
* Support the cybersecurity monitoring, including the assessment of any identified vulnerabilities and implementation of remediation as required.
* Develop automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Power Shell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of networks and/or network-based applications on various operating systems; as well as, containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.
* Configure AWS cloud resources, networks and security groups both manually and via automation, to implement the necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.
* Work with AOC WS 10.1 sites to integrate AppTX Lift and Shift systems on AWS with current On-Prem systems; this includes having a solid understanding of the AOC WS 10.1 BSS; as well as the ADCP KRADOS on-prem solution and what the future of that buildout on AWS networks.
* Has a solid understanding of network tunneling technologies and can deploy/configure a Tunneling solution.
* Configure AWS observability features including Cloudwatch Logs, Cloudwatch Metrics, and Cloudwatch Alerts for network systems.
* Develop and maintain technical documentation as required.
* Collaborate with the AppTX team and other stakeholders, including system administrators, developers, managers, and auditors, to implement AppTX requirements in a timely manner. Qualifications TYPICAL

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience;
Masters and seven (7) years or more experience.
* Two-plus (2+) years of demonstrated experience working in software development and/or IT operations.
* Active Secret clearance.
* CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD Approved Baseline Certification for IAT Level II).
* Experience with various network and computer system operating systems.
* Experience with AOC WS Boundary Security Systems and network system installation, configuration, and maintenance.
* Experience with automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, and/or Power Shell.
* Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity controls, scans, and remediation of findings.
* Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
* Familiarity with development and automation orchestration tools such as Git Lab and Git Lab CICD.
* Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops  principles and practices.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and/or Kanban. Desired

Certifications:

* AWS certifications are desirable, but not required.