SAIC

Senior Cloud Engineer

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Texas, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, specifically with AWS.
  • Advanced AWS certifications preferred, such as Solutions Architect - Professional or DevOps Engineer - Professional.
  • Expertise in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
  • Proficient in scripting languages and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.

Responsibilities

  • Create detailed data flow and architecture diagrams for cloud infrastructures.
  • Design and implement automation for CI/CD processes.
  • Manage cloud permissions and security for hosted applications.
  • Establish monitoring capabilities for cloud systems to ensure compliance.
  • Support internal customers with setup and provisioning of cloud environments.
  • Provide cloud services in VAEC AWS GovCloud, maintaining security standards.
  • Adopt a DevOps approach and utilize CI/CD tooling effectively.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work opportunity.
  • Collaborative high-performance team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in cloud technologies.
  • Diverse and inclusive company culture.
  • Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and tools.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Cloud Comp 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:
  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
  • Advanced AWS certifications are preferred, such as:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
    • AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 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.

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.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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