Designs, deploys, and operates secure, scalable AWS cloud infrastructure for VA migration initiatives. Responsibilities include CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, cloud architecture diagrams, permissions management, monitoring, security compliance, cost optimization, troubleshooting, and support for AWS GovCloud environments. The engineer will configure VAEC environments, address cloud-readiness gaps, document solutions, mentor junior staff, lead technical projects, collaborate across teams, and participate in on-call support.
SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a DevSecOps/Integration 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 provision 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.
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
- Edifecs certification is a plus.
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.
- Experience with Edifecs is a plus.
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.
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