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. 

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. 

• 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.

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