Pendulum, LLC
JOB DESCRIPTION
Clearance Level:
Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Skill Level(s):
Subject Matter Expert
• work closely with the Organization for work prioritization. • set up, configure, update and maintain the Organization's AWS cloud-based enclave, in all environments including PRODUCTION. • work in close coordination with the cloud vendor's Professional Services as the cloud-based enclave is initially designed and stood up. • take the lead, in coordination with the Organization, in implementing the new cloud-based enclave architecture as well as moving mission data into the cloud for the migration from the legacy (Windows-based) on-premises enclave. • reach out to partners for technical details and solutions related to system implementation and security. • execute cloud engineering tasks to support the Organization's information technology enterprise, as well as related tasks such as documentation, knowledge transfer, configuration management, systems security-related tasks and planning activities. • provide technical support and assist in the timely resolution of technical issues related to the Organization's cloud environment and systems. • support system requirements gathering and refinement as directed by the Organization, and provide technical expertise on cloud computing techniques and technologies. • coordinate with and participate in meetings with internal and external teams and partners. • monitor current, and estimate future cloud-related costs and provide recommendations to the Organization for cost-optimization strategies. • provide input and recommendations to Organization staff and coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) staff as necessary to help achieve and maintain ATO for the Organization's cloud enclave. • provide support for application deployments, fixes and configuration changes in the cloud environment. • plan and implement backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions in accordance with Organization's requirements. • evaluate cloud strategy and architecture and provide recommendations and roadmaps for changes to improve security, reduce cost, and streamline operations to the Organization. • select appropriate cloud services to design and deploy applications based on given requirements. • create functional design specifications, architectures, and render support to other cloud project deliverables. • design, build and maintain high availability cloud-based IT systems. • use Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation within cloud environments to reduce the risk of errors, streamline operations and facilitate repeatability. • keep the Organization informed of security, data integrity or technical risks. • work off-hours on occasion to support deployments, fixes or operations (happens rarely). • identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues. • perform O&M tasks related to Organizations enclave. • perform cloud activities including but not limited to; Create and configure virtual private clouds (VPCs), Create EC2 instances, Create RDS instances, Create and secure AMls that meet security requirements, Create, manage, and test Lifecycle policies for backup and DR purposes, Create public and private subnets, Create auto scaling groups, Configure load balancers, Configure security groups, Create users and groups in cloud environments, Integration with external services.
Required Skills Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Skill Level(s): Subject Matter Expert
The Candidate shall possess and provide the following required skills and demonstrated experience: • knowledge of Best Practices for implementing the security services provided by Amazon AWS (such as Identity Management, Secure Tokens, Cloud Watch and Cloud Monitoring). • knowledge of security constraints and required protections for enclave accreditation in an AWS cloud. • making virtual machine configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with security requirements and IT best practices. • experience, within the last two (2) years, setting up and maintaining an AWS- cloud based VPC. • deploying and maintaining Windows environments in AWS. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Product Suite. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS SQL. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Server 2012/2016/2019/2022. • experience, within the last six (6) months, deploying and managing log aggregation systems, such as Splunk. • experience, within the last six (6) months, maintaining system accreditation.
Certification(s): • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Professional
Highly Desired Skills Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
• transitioning an on-premises enclave solution to a virtual private cloud (VPC). • making application software and operating system configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with Organization requirements and IT best practices. • evaluating and mitigating software security vulnerabilities. • continuous monitoring from a security perspective. • obtaining Certification and Accreditation within the Organization's environment. • experience the Organization's unique IT infrastructure and ongoing projects. • executing O&M tasks as necessary to support the Organization's software and hardware infrastructure. • understanding and implementing Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) with AWS. • managing Windows services and devices. This experience should be related to managing a Windows based enterprise, such as maintaining Server ISOs and related AMls, COTS updates, managing domain forests and group policy objects, user role-based authentication in active directory. • managing LDAP authentication with COTS applications, load balancing and gateway services related to remote desktop service deployments. • troubleshooting errors utilizing Event Viewer and Splunk logging.
Employment Type:
Full Time Workplace Type:
On-Site
TRAVEL Temporary Duty Travel is anticipated for this Position: • Local
WHY PENDULUM At Pendulum, we set an industry standard of doing right by our people so we can do right by our clients. We generously offer: • 11% 401(k) Matching Contribution • 5 weeks of Paid Leave • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision • Generous Training Budget • Employee Referral Bonus • Business Development / Growth Incentives • Opportunities for Paid Training/Certifications and Education
Ref#: 2377-01
Please be aware that all of our current positions require an Active U.S Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with an Active Full Scope Polygraph which requires U.S citizenship.
Pendulum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pendulum is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Pendulum may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide in your application, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Pendulum maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.
Clearance Level:
Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Skill Level(s):
Subject Matter Expert
• work closely with the Organization for work prioritization. • set up, configure, update and maintain the Organization's AWS cloud-based enclave, in all environments including PRODUCTION. • work in close coordination with the cloud vendor's Professional Services as the cloud-based enclave is initially designed and stood up. • take the lead, in coordination with the Organization, in implementing the new cloud-based enclave architecture as well as moving mission data into the cloud for the migration from the legacy (Windows-based) on-premises enclave. • reach out to partners for technical details and solutions related to system implementation and security. • execute cloud engineering tasks to support the Organization's information technology enterprise, as well as related tasks such as documentation, knowledge transfer, configuration management, systems security-related tasks and planning activities. • provide technical support and assist in the timely resolution of technical issues related to the Organization's cloud environment and systems. • support system requirements gathering and refinement as directed by the Organization, and provide technical expertise on cloud computing techniques and technologies. • coordinate with and participate in meetings with internal and external teams and partners. • monitor current, and estimate future cloud-related costs and provide recommendations to the Organization for cost-optimization strategies. • provide input and recommendations to Organization staff and coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) staff as necessary to help achieve and maintain ATO for the Organization's cloud enclave. • provide support for application deployments, fixes and configuration changes in the cloud environment. • plan and implement backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions in accordance with Organization's requirements. • evaluate cloud strategy and architecture and provide recommendations and roadmaps for changes to improve security, reduce cost, and streamline operations to the Organization. • select appropriate cloud services to design and deploy applications based on given requirements. • create functional design specifications, architectures, and render support to other cloud project deliverables. • design, build and maintain high availability cloud-based IT systems. • use Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation within cloud environments to reduce the risk of errors, streamline operations and facilitate repeatability. • keep the Organization informed of security, data integrity or technical risks. • work off-hours on occasion to support deployments, fixes or operations (happens rarely). • identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues. • perform O&M tasks related to Organizations enclave. • perform cloud activities including but not limited to; Create and configure virtual private clouds (VPCs), Create EC2 instances, Create RDS instances, Create and secure AMls that meet security requirements, Create, manage, and test Lifecycle policies for backup and DR purposes, Create public and private subnets, Create auto scaling groups, Configure load balancers, Configure security groups, Create users and groups in cloud environments, Integration with external services.
Required Skills Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Skill Level(s): Subject Matter Expert
The Candidate shall possess and provide the following required skills and demonstrated experience: • knowledge of Best Practices for implementing the security services provided by Amazon AWS (such as Identity Management, Secure Tokens, Cloud Watch and Cloud Monitoring). • knowledge of security constraints and required protections for enclave accreditation in an AWS cloud. • making virtual machine configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with security requirements and IT best practices. • experience, within the last two (2) years, setting up and maintaining an AWS- cloud based VPC. • deploying and maintaining Windows environments in AWS. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Product Suite. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS SQL. • experience, within the last six (6) months, managing MS Server 2012/2016/2019/2022. • experience, within the last six (6) months, deploying and managing log aggregation systems, such as Splunk. • experience, within the last six (6) months, maintaining system accreditation.
Certification(s): • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Professional
Highly Desired Skills Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
• transitioning an on-premises enclave solution to a virtual private cloud (VPC). • making application software and operating system configuration changes necessary to resolve trouble tickets or to comply with Organization requirements and IT best practices. • evaluating and mitigating software security vulnerabilities. • continuous monitoring from a security perspective. • obtaining Certification and Accreditation within the Organization's environment. • experience the Organization's unique IT infrastructure and ongoing projects. • executing O&M tasks as necessary to support the Organization's software and hardware infrastructure. • understanding and implementing Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) with AWS. • managing Windows services and devices. This experience should be related to managing a Windows based enterprise, such as maintaining Server ISOs and related AMls, COTS updates, managing domain forests and group policy objects, user role-based authentication in active directory. • managing LDAP authentication with COTS applications, load balancing and gateway services related to remote desktop service deployments. • troubleshooting errors utilizing Event Viewer and Splunk logging.
Employment Type:
Full Time Workplace Type:
On-Site
TRAVEL Temporary Duty Travel is anticipated for this Position: • Local
WHY PENDULUM At Pendulum, we set an industry standard of doing right by our people so we can do right by our clients. We generously offer: • 11% 401(k) Matching Contribution • 5 weeks of Paid Leave • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision • Generous Training Budget • Employee Referral Bonus • Business Development / Growth Incentives • Opportunities for Paid Training/Certifications and Education
Ref#: 2377-01
Please be aware that all of our current positions require an Active U.S Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with an Active Full Scope Polygraph which requires U.S citizenship.
Pendulum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pendulum is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Pendulum may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide in your application, with its affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Pendulum maintains a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, where required by contract and permitted by law.