TELECOMMUTE Sr. Cloud Comp Engineer

• 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.

• 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

• ship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

? 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.