Cloud Network Engineer Job Listing at SAIC in Washington, DC (Job ID 2615644)

Description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Cloud Network Engineer position that will be responsible for managing the configuration, installation and on-going support of the Network Infrastructure which includes PaloAlto firewalls, Cisco VPN Concentrators, Cisco CSR devices as well as Networking in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. The candidate for this position should have extensive hands-on technical skills designing and deploying various network technologies in cloud platforms. The scope of this position includes network design, implementation, and support for all components within cloud platforms. This position will need to be adept at monitoring the ongoing operation of the network and identifying potential issues and corrective actions as needed.

Additionally, this candidate should have strong project management skills to ensure that all implementation details are identified and planned for to ensure seamless and successful implementation.

JOB DUTIES: 

• In-Depth knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms, such as, AWS and Azure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud security best practices and ability to implement security measures within cloud networks.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, BGP and OSPF. 
• Strong understanding of Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and subnets to meet the organization's performance and security requirements. 
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and virtual networking concepts.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) in cloud environments
• Experience with installation of various network devices and services (e.g., routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations for any third-party network devices in cloud platforms.
• Work with the existing network administrators and engineers to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators, and Network Access Control in cloud platforms.
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues

Qualifications

Required:

• BS and 5+ years experience within networking 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship. 
• Hands on experience cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP and OCI

• Experience with cloud or on-prem devices such as Cisco and PaloAlto firewalls

• Advanced level experience with at least two of the following: EIGRP, MPLS, BGP and OSPF

• Working technical knowledge of TCP/IP networks and standards (IEEE 802.1)
• Familiar with network topologies such as MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, etc.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Experience with Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco IPsec (AES 256), Firewall, IPS, route-maps, and NACLs
• Expert knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP network technologies; DNS, DHCP, TFTP, NAT, and SSL.

Desired:

• 7+ years' experience managing network environment.
• AWS Advanced Networking Certificate
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals 
• CCNP or Higher (CCIE and/or CISSP highly valued)

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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