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Cloud Systems/Network Engineer Tier II with Security Clearance

UICGS and Bowhead Family of CompaniesQuantico, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$115k - $135k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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

Skills

Packer
AWS
Ansible
Azure
Bash
DNS
Git
GitLab CI
PowerShell
Terraform

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