Job Description:
We are currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic AWS Infrastructure Engineer.
Your Role:
As a member of the Saab Safety & Efficiency Team, you will be on a team that is responsible for the Service Infrastructure (AWS Cloud environment). You will work closely with the other Network/Infrastructure Engineers and the Aerobahn Site Engineers to ensure that the infrastructure is functioning optimally for customer use. The Service Infrastructure currently supports the deployment of the Aerobahn Product Suite to approximately 25 domestic customer sites. Aerobahn also has turnkey systems fielded at multiple international sites. Additional responsibilities include the support of the software development infrastructure (VMware).
Compensation Range: $69,100 - $84,600
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Skills and Experience:
Responsibilities and learning opportunities include:
Multiple operating system and network technologies require support and development as part of this position. The following includes a list of many of the technologies used to support the CDM & Efficiency infrastructure. It’s recommended that prospective candidates have familiarity with many, but not all of these technologies and areas of responsibility:
Virtual Infrastructure (AWS, VMware)
Template creation/management
EC2 / VM management
Patching of EC2 / ESXi hosts and upgrading AWS and VMware tools
Network/Cisco Infrastructure
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge preferred
WAN/MPLS Routers
Includes: Routing, NAT, EIGRP / RIP, GRE, VPNs on Cisco routers, ACLs / Statefull firewalling, and Firmware updates
Palo Alto Firewall
Working understanding of PAN-OS and familiarity with firewalling concepts, security policies, NAT, routing (both static and BGP) and IPSEC VPN.
Linux Infrastructure and administration (intermediate or higher knowledge preferred)
CentOS (RPM-based package management)
DNS
SMTP
NTP
Apache
Postgres
Ansible
Nagios
Shell scripting: BASH, PERL, AWK, SED, etc.
Windows Infrastructure (intermediate knowledge sufficient)
Active Directory
User management
Group Policy
MS SQL
Aerobahn application support
Network (TCP/IP) troubleshooting
Linux system administration help
Shell scripting to automate tasks and support the backend of the Aerobahn server.
Intermediate understanding of the Aerobahn application design.
Customer after hours support coverage (on-call via cell phone at least part time)
Backups / Disaster Recovery
Document and maintain Disaster Recovery plans/procedures
Disaster Recovery testing
Security
Support 3rd party security audits
Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
Patching
Log review/monitoring
Firewall maintenance (both Palo Alto and iptables)
Account expiration
Routine Maintenance
Regular review of logs
Stay abreast of critical security issues and patch accordingly
Monitor backups and resource utilization
Development/Test/Integration Lab Support
Lab inventory and organization
Hardware installation and maintenance
UPS maintenance
Cisco switch configuration
Documentation
Wiki updates
Organized, communicated, searchable knowledgebase
Visio diagrams for all aspects of the infrastructure
Recommended Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in information technology or computer science or related discipline
3+ years’ work in a technical/network environment
Network+ Certification or equivalent
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Drug-Free Workplaces:
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
Employee stock purchase program with employer match
About Us:
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.