Cloud Systems/Network Engineer Tier II

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Cloud Systems/Network Engineer to support a customer at Quantico, VA. Responsibilities include IaC development with Terraform/Terragrunt for AWS and Azure, automation scripting, and hybrid identity and network engineering. Requires DoD IAM/IAT Level 2 or higher and cloud certifications. On-site role with DoD security posture.

Responsibilities cover cloud security, deployment automation, and cross-team collaboration to sustain mission-critical operations and DoD compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 5+ years of practical experience in Cloud Systems / Network Management.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAM/IAT Level 2 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modular IaC to provision AWS and Azure environments.
• Automate cloud workflows and manage configuration data in YAML/JSON.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
• Administer physical and virtual servers and provide advanced issue resolution.
• Configure and troubleshoot DCs in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
• Implement security groups, NACLs, and firewall rules across cloud boundaries.
• Collaborate with teams on system integration and documentation.

Skills

Security+ IAM/IAT Level 2

Bash or PowerShell

AWS Cloud Certifications (SAA-CO3)

Azure Cloud Certifications (AZ-104)

Terraform/Terragrunt

Packer

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions

Education

Associates degree or 5+ years Cloud Systems/Network Management experience

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Git

Job description

Overview

CLOUD SYSTEMS/NETWORK ENGINEER (MIELS):

Bowhead is seeking a Cloud Systems/Network Engineer to support a customer in Quantico, VA. This contract will support the customer by: Cloud Service IAC Development and IAC Deployments, Engineering Solutions, Research and Development of Capabilities, Test and Evaluation, and Operations and Sustainment.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Develop andmaintainmodular, reusable code using Terraform andTerragruntto automate the provisioning of AWS and Azure environments.
• Automation & Tooling:Write and debug scripts to automate cloud workflows and manage configuration data in YAML and JSON formats.
• Version Control:UtilizeGit for collaborative development, code reviews, andmaintaininginfrastructure configurations.
• System Performance:Monitor systems performance levels, troubleshooting issues to ensure high-availability access to resources.
• System Administration:Administer and support physical and virtual servers across the globe. Provide advanced support for technical issues escalated from lower tier administrators or end users.

Identity & Network Engineering:

• Hybrid Identity Management:Configure and troubleshoot DC (Domain Controllers),within hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
• Advanced Networking:Implement VPC/VNetarchitectures using CIDR notation, managing DHCP/DNS configurations, and overseeing Static/Dynamic IP allocation and Lease management.
• Security Integration:Apply the OSI model and CIA Triadto implement security groups, NACLs, andfirewallrules across cloud boundaries.

AWS & Azure Specialized Tasks:

• Cloud Security & Access:Manage IAM roles and policies to enforce Least Privilege, overseeing S3 bucket security and EC2 instance lifecycle management.
• Mission-Critical Support:Familiarity with DOD/IC information systemsto meet the unique operational requirements and security posture of the USMC.
• Compliance:Ensure all cloud development aligns with Department of War (DoW) standards for Information Assurance (IA) and Privileged Access (PA). Implement and manage security measures tocomply withDoD/IC policies and regulations. Conduct regular system audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

Other Tasking:

• Collaboration:Collaboration with other teams to support system integration and new initiatives.
• Documentation Drafting:Maintaindetailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, or five (5+) years of practical experience inCloud Systems / NetworkManagement.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 complianceIAM/IAT Level 2 Required, or higherlevel.
• Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required, and IT environment specified.

Required Certifications/ Experience:

• Security + (DoW8570 / 8140 IAM/IAT Level 2 or Comparable)
• Programming in Bash or Powershell
• AWS Cloud Certifications – Solutions Architect (SAA-CO3) (Or Higher) (OR)Azure Cloud Certifications – Azure Administrator (AZ-104) (Or Higher)

DesireableExperience:

• Linux System’s Certification – AnyACE Recognized(RHEL, CompTIA, Linux Foundation)
• Terraform /Terragruntexperience
• Packer experience
• Ansible experience
• Gitlab CI/CD orGithubexperience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

The pay scale for this position is between $115,000 - $135,000.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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