Senior Cloud Computer Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Computer Engineer to support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in the development of a modernized Engineering Network (eNET) prototype to support research, development, and engineering activities. The prototype will apply commercial cloud services and emerging technologies to demonstrate interoperability of systems among mixed classification levels, multilayer security architecture and digital workspaces for end users in a virtual desktop environment.

This position will require onsite support in California, MD. An Interim Secret clearance at minimum will be required to begin work. 

 JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designs, plans, and integrates cloud computing and virtualization systems.
• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, application & data migration techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Develops and conducts testing of cloud and virtualization systems.
• Maintains technical expertise relevant industry standards and in cloud computing and virtualization technologies such as cloud service provider architecture, design, and configuration; cloud deployment models including public, community, private, and hybrid; cloud service delivery models including infrastructure-, platform-, and software-as-a-service; automation; hypervisors; containers; virtual compute, storage, and networks; virtual infrastructure management; self-provisioning; and scaling.
• Evaluates and reports on new cloud and virtualization technologies to enhance capabilities of cloud-based and virtualized services.
• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.      
• Cloud automation skills including experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform to create and maintain infrastructure.
• Ability to write, debug, and maintain IaC scripts and proficiency in automation and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and operations, including pods, services, deployments, and stateful sets.
• Experience in Kubernetes networking, storage, and security configurations.
• Experience with Kubernetes command line interface tools like kubectl and helm.
• Ability to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Familiarity with EKS integration points such as Elastic Load Balancer, Amazon Elastic File System, and Amazon Elastic Block Store.
• An active Secret clearance is required

 DESIRED SKILLS:

• Familiarity with DoD and Federal Compliance Frameworks such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171.
• Cloud security and architecture skills related to cloud provider security services such as AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, GCP Security Command Center.
• Identity and Access Management experience related to implementing role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, and least privilege access.
• Experience with designing secure Virtual Private Clouds, implementing AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and Secure Access Models, micro segmentation, network access control, and conditional access policies within cloud environments.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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.