AWS Cloud Network Engineer III

Looking for a AWS Cloud Network Engineer opportunity at a place you can make an impact every day? Discover this great opportunity working remotely for our Virgina location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards Healthcare eligibility support on a IT Operations, Network and Security team.

Serco supports the US Department of Health and Human Services CMS contract providing eligibility support for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services. Our team develops, maintains and manages the infrastructure that is the backbone of this key piece of the CMS contract

You will be part of a team of network and security engineers that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver outstanding performance within the program. The team has been recognized by CMS and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and optimize AWS networking to include Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) configurations, including subnets, route tables, and internet gateways while ensuring secure and efficient network connectivity.
• Configure and manage advanced networking features in AWS, such as VPC peering, VPN connections, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway, to facilitate seamless communication between different VPCs and on-premises networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement highly available and scalable network architectures that meet the performance and reliability requirements of our cloud-based applications and services.
• Utilize advanced networking monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as SIEM Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and SolarWinds NetFlow, to proactively identify and resolve network performance issues and security incidents.
• Work on Big IP F5 for application and firewall services for third party integrations
• Working knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls and firewall management Panorama policies, routes and configuration, and Cisco route/switch including upgrades and ACL management.
• Work closely with DevOps and development teams to automate network infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
• Create, update, and approve Terraform modules using Terraform Enterprise (TFE) and Gitlab.
• Evaluate and recommend new AWS networking services, features, and best practices to improve the performance, security, and cost-effectiveness of our cloud infrastructure.
• Perform security and compliance remediation and mitigation on onsite and AWS infrastructure
• Document network designs, configurations, and operational procedures, and provide training and guidance to team members to ensure knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for network-related incidents and perform after hours upgrades and changes as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 2-4 years of related experience or experience in lieu of degree
• Solid understanding of AWS networking services and features, including VPC, Elastic Load Balances, Security Groups, internet gateways, and routing tables.
• Experience with advanced networking concepts in AWS, such as VPC peering, VPN connections, Internet Gateways, and Transit Gateway.
• Virtual and physical Palo Alto Firewall and Panorama configuration, upgrades, and policy management
• Cisco switch configuration and updates
• Proficiency in using AWS networking monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and SolarWinds NetFlow
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation for automating network infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Knowledge of Zscaler Zero Trust Architecture and ability to learn ZPA and ZIA network/internet changes.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex network issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Being remote, can multitask, manage time, schedule changes, and attend meetings using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, MS365, and Lucid Suite, * Has worked with AWS security best practices for federal environments
• Knowledge of AWS Connect configuration and management
• Knowledge of application API connects within AWS
• Knowledge of security tools such as Zscaler and Crowdstrike
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner preferred - AWS Certified Advanced Networking is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAFE Agile and DevOps practices and tools, such as CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.