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Working at Tech Holding isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We are a full-service consulting firm that was founded on the premise of delivering predictable outcomes and high-quality solutions to our clients. Our founders and team members have industry experience and have held senior positions in a wide variety of companies – from emerging startups to large Fortune 50 firms – and we have taken our combined experiences and developed a unique approach that is supported by the principles of deep expertise, integrity, transparency, and dependability.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS for a project-based engagement supporting a large-scale Air Force infrastructure initiative. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and implementing secure, scalable network connectivity between AWS commercial environments and distributed on-premise access control systems deployed across more than 100 Air Force bases. You will work directly with the client’s internal technical lead to design repeatable network patterns, configure secure site-to-site connectivity, and document solutions aligned with DoD security and compliance expectations. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, comfortable working independently, and experienced building scalable cloud networking architectures in regulated or government-adjacent environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document a hub-and-spoke network topology (SmartNet as hub, AF bases as spokes) connecting to AWS commercial
- Set up site-to-site VPN tunnels / secure connections for hardware panels at each facility (2 ports/connections per site)
- Configure firewall rules and port settings for bidirectional communication between AWS and on-prem panels
- Work side-by-side with Steven (their one internal tech resource) to build, document, and make the process repeatable
- Produce documentation suitable for Air Force RMF (Risk Management Framework) / ATO submission
- Build with future scalability in mind ,CCTV/video management, additional servers, failover/redundancy
Required Skills:
- AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Site-to-Site VPN, Security Groups)
- Network topology design (hub-and-spoke)
- Firewall rules / port configuration
- Security best practices for DoD/government-adjacent environments
- Documentation skills (for RMF/ATO compliance)
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with physical access control systems or IoT-adjacent hardware
- Experience with AWS GovCloud (they're coming from there)
- Redundancy/failover architecture experience
Employment Type:
- Contract
*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Tech Holding is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact our HR
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