15+ years in IT architecture and solution implementation.
10+ years managing cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Exchange and Google Workspace.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (6 additional years).
Strong understanding of compute, network, and storage principles in cloud environments (AWS, GWS, Azure).
Knowledge of application architectures and their cloud implementation.
Expertise in cloud engineering methods and enterprise cloud sustainability.
Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.
Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and enterprise shared services.
Ability to prioritize and balance team activities effectively.
Experience in strategic initiative development and implementation.
Responsibilities
Lead teams in strategy, design, implementation, and maintenance of Google Workspace and Microsoft infrastructure.
Gather requirements and define project scopes with stakeholders.
Develop and implement solutions aligned with DOT's mission.
Stay updated on computing technologies and trends.
Mentor engineers to enhance team capabilities.
Communicate project status to agency senior leadership.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to improve operational efficiencies and vendor solutions.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with onsite requirements 2 days a week.
Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and trends.
Collaboration with diverse teams across the agency.
Potential for leadership in strategic initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description
SAIC is currently seeking a Collaboration Principal (Microsoft and Google Workspace). This positon will provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for planning and completing operational tasks, as well as tasks aligned to strategic initiatives across the enterprise.
Shift: Hybrid - Onsite 2 days a week; could possibly be 5 days onsite a week going forward
Overview of Responsibilities:
Lead 2 teams in the strategy, design, implementation, and maintenance of DOT's Google Workspace and Microsoft infrastructure.
Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and define the scope of projects.
Develop and implement solutions that meet the needs of the DOT mission.
Stay up-to-date on the latest computing technologies and trends.
Mentor and develop engineers to ensure the team is well-equipped to meet DOT's needs.
Communicating status with agency senior leadership.
Collaborate with other infrastructure teams to realize operational efficiencies within the agency cloud offering. This includes working with vendors to identify potential approaches and rationalizing solutions that are best fit for agency environment.
Qualifications
Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications:
15+ years of experience within information technology architecting and implementing solutions (solutions cover initiatives such as deployment of business applications, deployment of enterprise tools, etc.)
10+ years of related experience managing cloud environments, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in Microsoft Exchange, Google Workspace (GWS), cloud service provider selection, implementation techniques, application data migration techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
Must possess a bachelor's degree. Degree may be substituted with 6 additional years of related experience.
Demonstrated understanding of principles supporting compute, network, storage, and their application within the cloud (AWS, GWS and/or Azure).
Demonstrated understanding of application architectures (web tier, application tier, database tier) and their implementation in the cloud.
Deep understanding of cloud engineering methods, applications, and best practices for sustaining an enterprise cloud environment.
Demonstrated understanding of security best practices and their application as they relate to cloud-based environments and workloads (access management, monitoring, configuration management, etc.).
Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and toolsets and how they can work to create an enterprise shared service.
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles and practices with the ability to identify, rationalize, and solution opportunities for improvement.
Ability to prioritize, balance, and direct team member activities between ad-hoc tasking and planned initiatives.
Experience in developing, planning, and implementing strategic initiatives within a roadmap.
Desired skills:
ITIL v3/v4 certification
Demonstrated experience leading a team
Familiarity with agile planning methodologies
Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust.
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
