Cloud Operations Engineer
The Opportunity:
As a Cloud Operations Engineer, you will provide technical expertise to support and assist the AF Intel Community with securing and monitoring cloud environments and responding to incidents in those environments. You will support daily operations in a security operations center where you will apply your knowledge of cloud security. Additionally, you may assist with mentoring and informal on-the-job training (OJT) and technical or process support of other team members.
On our team, you’ll recommend and implement tools and procedures for monitoring and responding to threats and vulnerabilities in cloud-based systems based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid resources. You will apply your understanding of the DoD risk management framework (RMF) in the area of audit log monitoring and incident response. Your technical expertise will be vital as you work with customer-facing and internal teams to ensure standards are met with information assurance and security requirements. This is an opportunity to use the latest cloud technologies as you look for ways to secure this mission critical environment. You’ll continue to strengthen your skills in Elastic and cloud security principles while mentoring tomorrow’s cloud security experts. Help us transform and secure DoD Cloud Integration with cloud technology.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience using AWS cloud technologies
Experience with Elastic integration
Experience with signature creation, including Elastic
Experience with CloudTrail Logging, Encryption, and secure configurations
Experience with Linux and Bash
Experience in working with GitLab
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
Ability to obtain incident responder certification within 3 months of start date
Nice If You Have:
Experience with GEOAxIS
Experience with Terraform
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a technical field preferred and Master’s degree in computer science or a technical field a plus
IAT Level III Security certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
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 $67,600.00 to $154,000.00 (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.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
