Sr Cloud Engineer

Description

Designing, deploying, securing, and sustaining Microsoft Azure and Azure Government cloud architectures in support of Navy C4I

Supporting hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on premises infrastructure with Azure services

Engineering Azure connectivity, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, routing, segmentation, firewall integration, and connectivity to on premises networks

Designing and managing Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, VLAN integration, and network segmentation

Implementing cloud security using Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles

Administering Azure identity, privileged access, service identities, and access controls in coordination with enterprise identity and cybersecurity teams

Architecting and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows and Linux virtual machines, and containerized workloads

Developing repeatable infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure Automation, scripting, and CI/CD practices

Troubleshooting cloud, network, identity, security, compute, storage, and hybrid integration issues across lab, test, and production environments

Evaluating technical, cybersecurity, mission, schedule, and cost constraints to develop resilient cloud implementation plans

Producing architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and sustainment documentation

Supporting RMF, ATO, STIG, vulnerability remediation, POA&M, and continuous monitoring activities

Participating in technical reviews, change management, test events, deployment planning, and production transition activities

Identifying technical risks, dependencies, integration gaps, and sustainment concerns, then recommend practical mitigation options

Communicating technical recommendations, risks, and tradeoffs to government customers, engineering teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and program leadership

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Requirements

U.S. citizenship required

Active DoD Secret clearance required at start, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Ability to qualify for CSWF / DoD 8140 IAT Level II

Security+ CE or equivalent IAT II certification is required as a minimum

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline

Five (5) or more years of experience with:

Microsoft Azure systems engineering, including architecture design, deployment, migration, configuration, administration, and sustainment

Azure Government or DoD owned cloud environments

Hybrid cloud architectures integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure services

Azure networking, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, routing, segmentation, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute

Operating systems management, including Linux, Windows, and VMware based environments

Cloud security implementation, including Microsoft Defender, Azure Firewall, secure baselines, least privilege access, role based access control, and Zero Trust principles

Identity and access management, including privileged access, service identities, and integration with enterprise identity services

Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Azure Automation, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or comparable tools

Troubleshooting complex cloud, network, identity, security, compute, and hybrid integration issues

Experience with DoD Impact Level environments, with IL5 experience strongly preferred

Ability to understand complex network operating systems, cloud services, and supporting infrastructure

Experience producing technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, test artifacts, operating procedures, and RMF / ATO compliance evidence

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Desired Skills

Experience supporting Navy C4I, C5I, C6I, tactical networks, or comparable DoD mission environments

Experience with Azure Government, classified cloud, IL5, or IL6 environments

Experience with any or all of the following:

Azure Arc

Azure Virtual Desktop

Azure Kubernetes Service or other Kubernetes/container platforms

Azure Firewall

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

ExpressRoute

VPN Gateway

Azure virtual machines

Linux and Windows server administration

Terraform integrated with Azure Automation

Git based version control and CI/CD pipelines

Automation with Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python

Containerization using OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, or similar platforms

Networking technologies, primarily Cisco and Juniper

Software Defined Networking experience or understanding

Storage technologies, preferably vSAN or comparable enterprise storage

DISA STIGs, ACAS/SCAP remediation, RMF controls, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring

Thorough understanding of DoD and Navy cybersecurity practices

Strong collaboration and leadership skills in a multi disciplinary technical environment

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

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About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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