Senior Systems Engineer - AWS Cloud & Network

Integral Consulting Services; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) vesting

Parental Leave

Bonuses

Job summary

Integral Federal is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in AWS GovCloud and network engineering to sustain biometric systems and related cloud infrastructure. The role emphasizes secure connectivity, automation, and incident resolution across mission-critical environments.

The candidate should bring seven years of systems engineering experience, DoD-style security mindset, and strong DevOps capabilities to support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• AWS GovCloud experience.
• Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts.
• Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW EBTS.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and systems-of-systems processes.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot AWS GovCloud network infrastructure supporting biometric systems.
• Configure and sustain VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, firewalls, VPN/IPsec connectivity, and related cloud-network services.
• Configure and support Cisco/firewall technologies and secure network segmentation.
• Troubleshoot connectivity among AWS-hosted services, fielded systems, SATCOM/network interfaces, Government networks, and external interfaces.
• Support cloud infrastructure administration, monitoring, logging, performance analysis, and incident resolution.
• Develop infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or similar tools.
• Implement STIG, ACAS, IAVA/IAVM remediation with ISSO coordination.
• Support system upgrades, patches, releases, testing, DR, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain network diagrams, architecture docs, and change/release baselines.
• Participate in CCB/TRB activities and technical reviews.
• Cross-train with other BPS Systems Engineers for continuity.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

DevOps practices

CI/CD

Python

Terraform

Ansible

Bash

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cisco FTD

AWS VPC

Terraform/IaC

CloudWatch

Job description

Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer - AWS Cloud & Network

Location: US-Virginia-Tysons Corner

Job ID: 5456

# of Openings: 1

Category: Information Technology

Clearance: Secret

Clearance Status: Active

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview:

The Senior Systems Engineer – AWS Cloud & Network supports the sustainment and operation of Army biometric systems hosted within AWS GovCloud. The engineer provides cloud and network engineering, secure connectivity, infrastructure troubleshooting, automation, cybersecurity remediation, and technical integration supporting mission-critical NRTIO and NXGBCC capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot AWS GovCloud network infrastructure supporting biometric systems.
• Configure and sustain VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, firewalls, VPN/IPsec connectivity, and related cloud-network services.
• Configure and support Cisco/firewall technologies and secure network segmentation.
• Troubleshoot connectivity among AWS-hosted services, fielded systems, SATCOM/network interfaces, Government networks, and external system interfaces.
• Support cloud infrastructure administration, monitoring, logging, performance analysis, and incident resolution.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or comparable tools.
• Implement technical remediation of STIG, ACAS, IAVA/IAVM, and other cybersecurity findings in coordination with the ISSO.
• Support system upgrades, patches, releases, integration testing, disaster recovery, and technical troubleshooting.
• Maintain network diagrams, architecture documentation, configuration baselines, and change/release documentation.
• Participate in CCB/TRB activities and technical reviews.
• Cross-train with other BPS Systems Engineers to provide operational continuity.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in systems engineering
• AWS GovCloud experience.
• Experience with software integration or testing, including analyzing and implementing test plans and scripts. Understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW Electronic Biometric Transmission Specification (EBTS).
• Familiarity with biometric systems. Knowledge of system-of-systems engineering and integration directorate processes.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Secret security clearance.

Preferred:

• Cisco FTD/firewall technologies.
• AWS VPC/network architecture.
• VPN/IPsec.
• Routing/switching and network security.
• SATCOM or tactical communications integration.
• Terraform/IaC.
• CloudWatch and AWS logging/monitoring.
• DoD STIG remediation.

Salary range: $136,000 - $151,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

Company Overview:

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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