Cloud Operations Engineer

Job Number: R0244647

Cloud Operations Engineer

The Opportunity:

Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working with F5 Big-IP LTM in an enterprise environment
• 3+ years of experience implementing multi-tiered web solutions
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network and application issues
• Experience F5 Application Policy Manager (APM), F5 Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM), or F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall (AWAF)
• Experience creating and editing F5 iRules
• Experience using TCPdump and Wireshark to analyze network traffic or packets
• Knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS, LDAP, DNS, Active Directory, network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in Linux systems administration
• Experience with F5 Big-IP administration in an AWS Cloud environment
• Experience remediating DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with firewall design and network security, including device hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls and internet protocol security, vulnerability assessment, and intrusion detection
• Experience managing a Splunk Enterprise server
• Knowledge of SSL VPN remote access on F5 Big-IP set-up
• Knowledge of AWS Direct Connection, VPC, Transit Gateway, and security groups
• Knowledge of Single Sign-On, including SAML, OAuth, and OIDC
• Secret clearance
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate, and F5 101 or 201 Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.