Cloud Systems/Network Engineer Tier II

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 Control: 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 Controllers), 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., Join our Talent Community (https://talentconnect.uicalaska.com/government-services/talentcommunity) to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.

• 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 theTop Secret/SCI level with Counter Intelligence Polygraph. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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