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# Cloud Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, OAuth, OpenID, Public Key Infrastructure, Remote Access Technology, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Transport Layer Security, Cloud Platform System, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), SC Clearance, BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), Splunk, Big Ip, SSL VPN, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87757660/1

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience working with F5 Big-IP LTM in an enterprise environment
 * 3+ years of experience implementing multi-tiered web solutions
 * Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network and application issues
 * Experience F5 Application Policy Manager (APM), F5 Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), or F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF)
 * Experience creating and editing F5 iRules
 * Experience using TCPdump and Wireshark to analyze network traffic or packets
 * Knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, LDAP, DNS, Active Directory, network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

 * 3+ years of experience in Linux systems administration
 * Experience with F5 Big-IP administration in an AWS Cloud environment
 * Experience remediating DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * Experience with firewall design and network security, including device hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls and internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and intrusion detection
 * Experience managing a Splunk Enterprise server
 * Knowledge of SSL VPN remote access on F5 Big-IP set-up
 * Knowledge of AWS Direct Connection, VPC, Transit Gateway, and security groups
 * Knowledge of Single Sign-On, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
 * Secret clearance
 * AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and F5 101 or 201 Certification

## Description

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.


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