FAA Cloud Security & Virtualization Engineer

Tetra Tech; Town of Egg Harbor (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Server Consolidation & Cloud/Hybrid Virtualization Engineer to modernize NAS for FAA workloads. You will architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions while aligning with security requirements and POAM remediation.

The role emphasizes IaC with Terraform, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Splunk, with strong focus on security, configuration management, and lifecycle documentation.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience in server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Demonstrated experience with server consolidation and virtualization technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud infrastructure and tooling such as GitLab, Red Hat OpenShift, FluxCD, and ArgoCD.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing/deployment practices.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning and management.
• Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux systems administration, security best practices, and patch management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing security controls and system hardening in line with policy/guidance (e.g., CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience with monitoring and security tools (e.g., Splunk, Tripwire) and their operational application.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, deploy, and maintain server consolidation and virtualization solutions for cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments supporting FAA Air Traffic Organization workloads.
• Integrate cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions and ensure alignment with FAA operational and security requirements; plan and execute remediation projects to resolve outstanding POAMs.
• Maintain system baselines, configuration items, and configuration management records in accordance with FAA orders, policies, and applicable federal guidance.
• Apply systems engineering techniques to identify, mitigate, and remediate cyber vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in containerized environments, APIs, and infrastructure configurations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop automated deployment scripts and installation documentation to support the deployment of consolidated services and cloud resources.
• Support ticketing systems, operational staff, and QA personnel to identify and remediate system defects and vulnerabilities.
• Provide time estimates, technical input, and technical artifacts for project deliverables.
• Provide guidance and deliverables for Conceptual, Logical, and Exchange models as required for system lifecycle documentation.
• Design and document cloud networking constructs (e.g., VPCs, subnets, security groups) and ensure secure network architectures.
• Develop new techniques and solutions to advance cybersecurity practices and reduce organizational risk.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-series, FISMA, and CIS Benchmarks.

Skills

Server consolidation

Virtualization

Cloud/hybrid deployments

Docker/Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Security best practices

OpenShift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

GitLab

Red Hat OpenShift

FluxCD

ArgoCD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Splunk

Tripwire

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks a Server Consolidation & Cloud/Hybrid Virtualization Engineer to modernize NAS for FAA workloads. You will architect, deploy, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions while aligning with security requirements and POAM remediation.

The role emphasizes IaC with Terraform, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools like Splunk, with strong focus on security, configuration management, and lifecycle documentation.