Senior Systems Engineer - AWS Cloud & Network with Security Clearance

Integral Federal, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with vesting

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Integral Federal, Inc. seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to sustain and operate biometric systems hosted in AWS GovCloud.

You will engineer cloud and network infrastructure, implement secure connectivity, automate deployment, and support mission-critical interfaces for NRTIO and NXGBCC capabilities. Responsibilities include configuring VPCs, routing, VPN/IPsec, and firewall rules; maintaining documentation and diagrams; and coordinating with ISSO for STIG remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• AWS GovCloud experience.
• Experience with software integration or testing, including test plans and scripts, and understanding of ANSI/NIST ITL and DoW EBTS.
• Familiarity with biometric systems and DoD processes.
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.
• 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.

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 and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or comparable tools.
• Implement DoD STIG remediation and coordinate with ISSO.
• Support system upgrades, patches, releases, integration testing, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain network diagrams, architecture documentation, configuration baselines, and change/release docs.
• Participate in CCB/TRB activities and technical reviews.
• Cross-train with other engineers for operational continuity.

Skills

AWS GovCloud experience

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Analytical skills

Security clearance

Biometric systems familiarity

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

CloudWatch

Job description

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). 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