Job Details

VAE, Inc. is looking for a APPGATE Engineer to work on the Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) – Increment 1 (INC1) program.  The Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) is a critical mission provider responsible for keeping the Army connected through global network modernization projects. The Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) - Increment 1 (INC1) will unify the next generation of Army transport to comply with the Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) divestiture mandate. A phased systematic approach is required to provide individual sites with standardized, updated technology systems to ensure the Army’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure is equipped to provide soldiers with cutting-edge technology to ensure applications, data, and enterprise services are accessible, trusted, and interoperable across the globe.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain new APPGate environment for the AGUN program.
• Mentor junior members of the team in rolling out and maintaining new solutions / Implementations.
• Work with O&M team to develop and Maintain knowledge base and TTPs.
• Work with security teams to secure AppGate environments with the latest patches and configurations. 
• Develop and maintain APPGATE best practices.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to troubleshoot enterprise issues with in the AGUN environment.
• Performed vulnerability scans and implemented patching strategies to secure network infrastructure.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active DoD SECRET security clearance. (US Citizenship required)
• Holds an active DoD 8570 IAT-II   certification
• Appgate SDP Administrator certification
• Typically requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.  A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 or more years’ experience with 2 or more of the following technologies:
  • Zero Trust & Appgate: Appgate Secure Access (SDP/ZTNA), Single Packet Authorization (SPA), Context-based Policies, Zero Trust Architecture, Access Control.
  • Cisco RAVPN solutions
  • Automation & Scripting: Terraform, Python, PowerShell, RESTful APIs, Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Demonstrated experience working within the Agile framework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working within Army’s IT infrastructure.
• Direct or indirect experience working on the Joint Regional Security Stacks.
• Networking & Security: TCP/IP, DNS, VPN (IPSec, SSL), Firewalls, IDS/IPS, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, OIDC, PKI, TLS.
• Operating Systems: Linux (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows.
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes.