Sr Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, deploy, and secure Microsoft Azure and Azure Government architectures in support of Navy C4I. The role focuses on hybrid cloud integration, advanced networking, and robust security controls across lab, test, and production environments.

You will implement infrastructure as code with Terraform and scripting, coordinate with enterprise identity teams, and contribute to RMF/ATO compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Azure systems engineering including architecture design, deployment, configuration, administration, and sustainment.
• Experience with Azure Government or DoD owned cloud environments.
• Hybrid cloud architectures with on-premises infrastructure and Azure services.
• Azure networking including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, routing, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
• Operating systems management for Linux, Windows, and VMware environments.
• Cloud security implementation with Defender, Azure Firewall, baselines, least privilege, RBAC, and Zero Trust.
• Identity and access management including privileged access and service identities.
• Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible.
• RMF/ATO compliance evidence and DoD IL environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying Azure cloud architectures for Navy C4I support.
• Supporting hybrid cloud solutions integrating on-premises with Azure services.
• Engineering Azure connectivity including ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway.
• Managing Azure networking and security configurations and segmentation.
• Implementing cloud security using Defender, Azure Firewall, and Zero Trust.

Skills

Azure systems engineering

Security

Terraform

PowerShell/Bash/Python

RMF/ATO/compliance

DoD/IC environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in technical discipline

Tools

Terraform

Azure Automation

PowerShell

Bash

Ansible

OpenShift/Kubernetes

Job description

Description

• Designing, deploying, securing, and sustaining Microsoft Azure and Azure Government cloud architectures in support of Navy C4I
• Supporting hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on premises infrastructure with Azure services
• Engineering Azure connectivity, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, routing, segmentation, firewallintegration, and connectivity to on premises networks
• Designing and managing Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, VLAN integration, and network segmentation
• Implementing cloud security using Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role basedaccess control, and Zero Trust principles
• Administering Azure identity, privileged access, service identities, and access controls in coordination with enterprise identity and cybersecurity teams
• Architecting and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows and Linux virtual machines, and containerized workloads
• Developing repeatable infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Automation, scripting, and CI/CD practices
• Troubleshooting cloud, network, identity, security, compute, storage, and hybrid integration issues across lab, test, and production environments
• Evaluating technical, cybersecurity, mission, schedule, and cost constraints to develop resilient cloud implementation plans
• Producing architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operatingprocedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation
• Supporting RMF, ATO, STIG, vulnerability remediation, POA&M, and continuous monitoring activities
• Participating in technical reviews, change management, test events, deployment planning, and production transition activities
• Identifying technical risks, dependencies, integration gaps, and sustainment concerns, then recommend practical mitigation options
• Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs to government customers, engineering teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and program leadership

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Requirements

• U.S. citizenshiprequired
• Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Ability to qualify for CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II
  • Security+ CE or equivalent IAT II certification isrequiredas a minimum
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline
• Five (5) or more years of experience with:
  • Microsoft Azure systems engineering, including architecture design, deployment, migration, configuration, administration, and sustainment
  • Azure Government or DoD owned cloud environments
  • Hybrid cloud architectures integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services
  • Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, segmentation, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute
  • Operating systems management, including Linux, Windows, and VMware based environments
  • Cloud security implementation, including Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access,role basedaccess control, and Zero Trust principles
  • Identity and access management, including privileged access, service identities, and integration with enterprise identity services
  • Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or comparable tools
  • Troubleshooting complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid integration issues
• Experience with DoD Impact Level environments, with IL5 experience strongly preferred
• Ability to understand complex network operating systems, cloud services, and supporting infrastructure
• Experience producing technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, and RMF / ATO compliance evidence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting Navy C4I, C5I, C6I, tactical networks, or comparable DoD mission environments
• Experience with Azure Government, classified cloud, IL5, or IL6 environments
• Experience with any orall ofthe following:
  • Azure Arc
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Azure Kubernetes Service or other Kubernetes/container platforms
  • Azure Firewall
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  • ExpressRoute
  • VPN Gateway
  • Azure virtual machines
  • Linux and Windows server administration
  • Terraform integrated with Azure Automation
  • Git based version control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Automation with Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python
  • Containerization using OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar platforms
  • Networking technologies, primarily Cisco and Juniper
  • Software Defined Networking experience or understanding
  • Storage technologies, preferablyvSANor comparable enterprise storage
  • DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring
• Thorough understanding of DoD and Navy cybersecurity practices
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills in amulti disciplinarytechnical environment

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• <10%

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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