Senior Cloud Computing Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cloud Computing Engineer to join the Cloud One Digital Engineering Team.  This team is responsible for the architecture, engineering and sustainment of AF Cloud Digital Engineering platform currently deployed on AWS Cloud. This work supports the Cloud One Digital Engineering program under the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center Office for Network Integration (AFLCMC/HNI). Cloud One is an existing global, interconnected, virtualized, hybrid, and IT infrastructure hosting mission systems, applications, services, and data serves the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and other Government Customers. Cloud One facilitates the Government's efforts to migrate applications to a cloud environment, allowing the closure of data centers to support the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) and allowing for increased efficiencies across the entire spectrum of the USAF operations.  

This position is 100% onsite at Hanscom AFB (Boston, MA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing system architecture and recommend secure design changes to the Cloud One AWS environment based on project objectives.
• Develop scripts and workflows as needed for automated deployment (IaC/CaC).
• Provide oral and written input to design documents, best practice configurations, and test procedures.
• Execute testing to validate system performance IAW developed test plans and criteria.
• Recommend improvements to the existing architecture and process to reduce repetitive or time-intensive tasks in favor of automated solutions.
• Provide experienced input on AWS cloud toolsets and best practices.
• Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational, tooling and process inefficiencies.

Qualifications

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must be a US Citizen with a Secret clearance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more of experience. Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• AWS Cloud Certification with experience as AWS Cloud Engineer.
• Security+ Certification or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated experience with: AWS, Networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, SQL, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole.
• Experience working with DevSecOps tool chains.
• Proven experience containerizing applications.
• Experience Configuring and troubleshooting cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems.
• Hands-on expertise establishing and maintaining SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience preparing technical documentation.
• Experience working in a team environment with the ability to mentor junior team members.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Zero trust architectures.
• Experience with AWS Workspaces or experience deploying VDI solutions to AWS Cloud.
• Experience with AF Cloud One or Platform 1 development, engineering, operations and sustainment.
• Experience installing DE tools including Cameo, 3D Experience, DOORS, SPARX, MathWorks, and AFSIM.
• In-depth understanding of, and experience as a cloud engineer with AWS, Networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, SQL, storage, Barracuda.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.