Description
Description
SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Cloud Engineer to join a high-performance team that is spearheading our customers (VA) migration to the cloud. Tremendous growth opportunity working within cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. Looking for an engineer who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.
Job Description
· Create data flow diagrams, cloud diagrams, transition diagrams, and high-level architecture diagrams on Cloud Infrastructure, applications, and systems.
· Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD).
· Manage and control permissions in the cloud service provider for each cloud application, storage, and service being hosted.
· Implement, manage, and design monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and cloud-hosted systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with VA and Federal policies.
· Provide customer-focused support for Product lines and Services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VAEC environments.
· Provide cloud support services for systems and applications in the VAEC Amazon Web Services (GovCloud) environments, ensuring compliance with VIP development, release, and documentation requirements.
· Adopt a DevOps mindset with an understanding of CI/CD practices and tooling.
· Provide Cloud Security Provider Documentation.
· Design VAEC/cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.
Qualifications
Education
· Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
· Degree in computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline or Masters and 3 years or more experience.
· Advanced AWS certifications are preferred, such as:
o AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
o AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
o AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Experience:
· Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS.
· Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure and services.
· Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
Requirements
· Expertise in core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Route 53.
· Experience with AWS security practices and services including AWS IAM, AWS Shield, and AWS WAF.
· Proficiency with AWS networking components like VPC peering, Direct Connect, and VPN.
· Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud infrastructures.
· Experience in setting up and managing multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organizations.
· Knowledge of best practices and strategies for cloud cost management and optimization.
· Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js for automation.
· Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
· Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and third-party tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).
· Experience in performance optimization and troubleshooting AWS resources.
· Strong understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS).
· Experience implementing encryption, key management, and identity and access management solutions within AWS.
· Knowledge of AWS database services such as Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora, and Redshift.
· Experience in database performance tuning and backup/recovery strategies.
· Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, AWS CodeBuild).
· Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
· Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines.
· Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity.
· Capability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
· Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
· Willingness to be on-call for emergency support and maintenance when required.
· Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
· Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
· Commitment to staying current with emerging AWS technologies, tools, and industry trends.
Clearance Requirement
· US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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