Systems Architect SW/AWS Cloud Architect

Job Description

Description

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) in developing and deploying the Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) software development and hosting environment for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) in Secret Impact Level 6 environment.  These systems establish software development capabilities to securely and rapidly field mission applications developed by BMC3 ecosystem participants in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives.

SAIC has an immediate need for a BMC3 System Architect (SW and AWS Cloud Architect).  We are looking for an innovative and motivated individual to facilitates the USAF and USA’s efforts to migrate applications to a cloud environment, allowing for Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) and allowing for increased efficiencies across the entire spectrum of the USAF and USA's IT Space operations deployment on the Edge. The candidate for this position will work primarily with Impact Level 5 (IL5) information and may require travel to – Redstone Arsenal, Grand Forks, ND. Other locations with access to an IL5; with the role primarily remote. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

·       Design and deliver secure, scalable cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) leveraging AWS services in DOD Cloud One, ensuring alignment with DoD security requirements including Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA), Impact Levels (IL2-IL6), and NIST 800-53 compliance.

·       Serve as a subject matter expert for cloud technologies, identifying opportunities to optimize performance, scalability, and security of cloud environments while ensuring compliance with DoD directives, memorandums, and regulations.

·       Develop solution frameworks, Software application design principles, and conceptual architectures to be handed off to enterprise operations for final implementation and sustainment.

·       Align cloud strategies with FedRAMP and Zero Trust guidelines.

• Architects may investigate methods to improve digital engineering plans for tracking and gathering metrics on progress (including Syft SBOM tracing).
• When an issue occurs in the transformation of Applications to Cloud Deployed Space App, the Solution Architect can identify and work with the IPT Leads and Chief Engineer to solve the issue as efficiently as possible. May also reassess and redesign the cloud system to ensure that issues don't reoccur.
• Solution architect ensures the security of a cloud environments. This way, they can prevent data breaches, minimize the effects of a data leak, or reduce downtime that may occur from a system error.
• Solution architect is to assess application developers’ needs, budget and capability and advise how to construct a reliable CI/CD application.
• Architect will also be evaluating incoming third-party applications and their Software architecture determine the level of effort and feasibility of integration with the BMC3 Ecosystem.

 

Qualifications

·       Experience integrating large, complex software systems comprised of inputs from numerous sources. 

·       Experience with cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).     

·       Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for SW architecture and utilization of microservices from a SW Factory and SW deployed to on-prem Space and Ground Systems. 

·       CI/CD with Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, or MS Azure. 

• Strong software development skills and demonstrated experience in current languages such as Python, C/C++, Rust, JavaScript. 
• Knowledge of how web services work and how to use them (Ex: REST APIs, JSON, etc.). 

• SW Integrated Development Environments (IDE).  
• Ability to interface with all levels of project management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree and minimum of 14 years of related experience.

·  Work proficiently on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and/or creative.

·  Ability to recommend/support decision making processes on program matters and ensure effective achievement of program objectives.

·  Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  Excellent communications skills.  Must be able to self-start and work independently.

• Minimum Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering (IASAE) Level II certified IAW DoD 8570.01M.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

U.S. Citizen and an ACTIVE Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.

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. 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.