Cloud Engineer

Position: Cloud Network/Systems Security Engineer

Location: JBSA-Lackland, San Antonio, TX

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with potential for higher read-ins

Position Type/Standard Work Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week

Summary/Objective:

The Cloud Network/Systems Security Engineer will support the 16th Air Force (AF) Communications Directorate (A6), Cyber Operations Division(A6O) and requires technical, and analytical support in areas relating Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) services for Air Force and Combatant Command (CCMD) missions. The A6O is tasked with providing all Air Force organizations CSSP coverage for the Air Force Information Network (AFIN).

This position is a management/advisory type of role with technical expertise but less on the hands-on capabilities. Current work focus is on Standard Operating Procedure review for a variety of cybersecurity tasks with a lot of support directly to the government/military customer. In the next 6 - 12 months, the hands-on piece will ramp up, but it will be at a higher level compared to administration type of duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide research, recommendations and execute implementation of new projects in a timely manner as directed.

Provide technical (cloud architecture) support to CSSP Onboarding process. Ensure day-to-day operations, monitoring, and administration duties for routing, firewall, security, and services are operating efficiently and effectively while also providing status within an appropriate timeline (subject to change).

Provide technical recommendations supporting the CSSP Program for the selection, installation and maintenance of all hardware, system software and network related components traversing over many IT platforms and operating systems.

Provides support and troubleshooting not limited to the following devices: Network Security Groups, Route Tables, VNet Peering, Virtual Network Gateways, Express Route, Azure Load Balancers (Public, Internal, Application Gateway), and Network Virtual Appliance integration.

Competencies:

Experience with enterprise-class networking infrastructure in highly available and scalable environments.

Ability and proven experience in the design, planning, support, and configuration of all networking gear (switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN concentrators).

Knowledge, experience and understanding of real-time and trend monitoring for network infrastructure.

Knowledge, experience and understanding of VPN configurations and other WAN technology deployments.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and multi-tasking environment.

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge and understanding of routing protocols.

Knowledge and understanding of Palo Alto & Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Cisco ASA, and Firepower firewalls.

Knowledge and understanding of load balancers.

Experience with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other cloud platforms.

Required Education and/or Experience:

DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with potential for higher read-ins.

Degree or Higher in Computer Science or related field.

years of experience in the Cloud network engineering field.

Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) certification.

level II certification.

Infrastructure Support certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not supervise the work of others.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

Travel:

Very little.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BTAS Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.

AAP / EEO Statement:

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.