About the role

What will you do at SAIC?

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated F5 Network Cloud Computing Engineer with Palo Alto experience to join our Cloud One team Government A1 Enclave by Cloud One project. The Air Force A1 DTA Program is an existing global, interconnected, virtualized, hybrid IT infrastructure that hosts mission systems, applications, and data in support of DoW Services and Agencies.

This position will be 100%25 remote.

Job

Responsibilities

Monitor and work trouble tickets daily where applicable.
Provide All network administration/security/stability/troubleshooting to include design/implementation/maintaining of:
Big-IP F5 Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
Big-IP F5 Virtual interface
Internal and public facing network IP’s
AWS network design
AWS routing tables
AWS Security groups
AWS network Access control list
AWS various gateways.
Implication of A1VDC and Application owned PPSMs.
Primary focal point between DISA SCCA (Secure Cloud Compute Architecture) and A1VDC for all network related issues.
Provide comprehensive network administration, security, stability, and troubleshooting.
Design and implement network architectures including WAFs and network IPs.
Manage AWS networking components such as routing tables, security groups, access control lists, and gateways.
Serve as the primary liaison between DISA SCCA and A1VDC for network related issues.
Ensure that the cloud network responds to customer and project expectations.
Resolve any network issues.
Required Clearance:
Active Secret clearance
US Citizenship
Required Certification:
Security+ or higher DoD IAT Level II (DoD 8140/8570)
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years, Master’s with 12+ years, or PhD/JD with 9+ years of relevant experience.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Networking Expertise: TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT, SSL/TLS, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
Cloud Deployment: AWS/Azure, including VPCs, routing tables, Direct Connect, security groups, and EC2 instances.
Security: Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, security automation (Python, Ansible), and threat prevention.
Tools & Platforms: F5 BIG-IP (LTM, APM, ASM), Cisco ASAv firewalls, Nginx proxy, LAN/WAN networking, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Other Skills: Technical documentation, Windows AD, RHEL, VPN (CAC authentication), and advanced monitoring tools.
Desired

Qualifications

Certifications: PCNSE, CCNP (or higher)
Advanced Networking Design: High availability, SD-WAN, IPv6, Zero Trust security, and ISP management.
Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform for configuration and policy enforcement.
Cisco Networking: Router/switch configuration, ACI framework, and L4-L7 integrations.
Network Monitoring: Proficiency with ITIL, SolarWinds, NetScout, AWS CloudWatch, and troubleshooting.

Which skills does this role require?

F5 Big-IPPalo Alto NetworksAWS NetworkingCloud ComputingNetwork AdministrationSecurityTroubleshootingDesignImplementationWAFsRouting TablesSecurity GroupsAccess Control ListGatewaysPythonAnsibleF5NetworkPalo AltoAWSHybrid ITBig-IPVirtual InterfaceDISA SCCAA1VDCTCP/IPVLANsNATSSL/TLSBGPOSPFAzureDirect ConnectEC2TerraformNginxMFARHEL

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