Cloud Network Engineer

SAIC; Hampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer in Hampton, UK to support the Air Operations Center Weapons System. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS networks and network components, including automation and cybersecurity controls. Responsibilities include building and supporting VM-based systems, developing automation code with tools like Terraform and Ansible, and configuring AWS resources. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in IT operations or software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and nine years of experience or Master's degree with seven years of experience.
• Two-plus years of experience in software development or IT operations.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Build VM-based networks/systems and support operations.
• Support cybersecurity monitoring and remediation implementation.
• Develop automation code using Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Configure AWS cloud resources and security groups.
• Integrate AppTX Lift and Shift systems on AWS.
• Deploy/configure a Tunneling solution.
• Configure AWS observability features.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement requirements.

Skills

AWS networks

Ansible

Terraform

Windows Server

Linux

containerized applications

network tunneling technologies

GitLab and GitLab CICD

DevSecOps principles

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

AWS

Job description

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.