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Job Summary:
Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services. They are seeking a NAS Cloud Security Engineer to support the FAA in modernizing the National Airspace System, focusing on server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud solutions while ensuring compliance with FAA security requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Architect, develop, deploy, and maintain server consolidation and virtualization solutions for cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments supporting FAA Air Traffic Organization workloads.
• Integrate cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions and ensure alignment with FAA operational and security requirements. Support cloud services and cybersecurity best practices; plan and execute remediation projects to resolve outstanding POAMs.
• Maintain system baselines, configuration items, and configuration management records in accordance with FAA orders, policies, and applicable federal guidance.
• Apply systems engineering techniques to identify, mitigate, and remediate cyber vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in containerized environments, APIs, and infrastructure configurations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop automated deployment scripts and installation documentation to support the deployment of consolidated services and cloud resources.
• Support ticketing systems, operational staff, and QA personnel to identify and remediate system defects and vulnerabilities.
• Provide time estimates, technical input, and technical artifacts for project deliverables.
• Provide guidance and deliverables for Conceptual, Logical, and Exchange models as required for system lifecycle documentation.
• Design and document cloud networking constructs (e.g., VPCs, subnets, security groups) and ensure secure network architectures.
• Develop new techniques and solutions to advance cybersecurity practices and reduce organizational risk.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-series, FISMA, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Communicate technical concepts and status effectively to stakeholders at all levels (technical and non-technical). Work independently and collaboratively to resolve technical issues in a dynamic operational environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Candidate MUST possess current FAA contractor credentials/badge and demonstrate prior FAA experience as a condition of employment.
• 11+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience in server consolidation, virtualization, and cloud/hybrid deployments.
• Demonstrated experience with server consolidation and virtualization technologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud infrastructure and tooling such as GitLab, Red Hat OpenShift, FluxCD, and ArgoCD.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing/deployment practices.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning and management.
• Experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux systems administration, security best practices, and patch management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing security controls and system hardening in line with policy/guidance (for example, CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience with monitoring and security tools (e.g., Splunk, Tripwire) and their operational application.
• Experience with AWS environments, including AWS GovCloud and AWS Commercial offerings; strong understanding.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 11+ years of experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Company:
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients. Founded in 1966, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.