Cloud Systems/Network Engineer Tier II with Security Clearance

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 and maintain modular, reusable code using Terraform and Terragrunt to 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 Contr ol: Utilize Git for collaborative development, code reviews, and maintaining infrastructure 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 Contr ollers), within hybrid cloud/on-prem environments.
• Advanced Networking: Implement VPC/VNet architectures using CIDR notation, managing DHCP/DNS configurations, and overseeing Static/Dynamic IP allocation and Lease management.
• Security Integration: Apply the OSI model and CIA Triad to implement security groups, NACLs, and firewall rules 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 systems to 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 to comply with DoD/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: Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Qualifications
• Associates degree, or five (5+) years of practical experience in Cloud Systems / Network Management.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliance IAM/IAT Level 2 Required, or higher level.
• Applicable software or hardware training and certifications commensurate with the technical objectives, services required, and IT environment specified.

Required Certifications/ Experience

• Security + (DoW 8570 / 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) Desireable Experience:
• Linux System's Certification - Any ACE Recognized (RHEL, CompTIA, Linux Foundation)
• Terraform / Terragrunt experience
• Packer experience
• Ansible experience
• Gitlab CI/CD or Github experience 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. #LI-KC1