Cloud Network Engineer

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 PowerShell, 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 PowerShell.
• 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 GitLab and GitLab CICD.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and/or Kanban.

Desired Certifications:

• AWS certifications are desirable, but not required.