Application Transformation Cloud Architect

Description

SAIC is looking for a Cloud Architect to join our team in Hampton, VA in support of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program's Application Transformation (AppTX) team.

A good candidate is experienced with the installation, configuration, and operation of Command & Control (C2) software applications and PowerShell automation.

A strong candidate is also familiar with implementing automation with Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code; familiar with implementing DoD cybersecurity requirements and controls;

familiar with Amazon Web Services (AWS); and has experience with Windows Server, Linux, and containerized applications; has a considerable GCCS-J sysadmin experience.

Builds systems on virtual machine instances through both manual and automated means, in both AWS cloud environments as well as on-premise edge computing environments.

Applies required cybersecurity controls. Configures cloud resources as needed for both application functionality and cybersecurity compliance.

Supports testing of cloud-hosted virtualized systems.

Job Responsibilities :

• Build GCCS-J, VM-based systems, install, and configure applications, and support operations and sustainment of those systems in development, test, and production environments.
• Support the cybersecurity monitoring, including the assessment of any identified vulnerabilities and implementation of remediation as required.
• Develop automation code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, to partially or fully automate the deployment, installation, and configuration of applications on Windows and Linux servers, as well as containerized applications hosted in Kubernetes clusters.
• Configure AWS cloud resources both manually and via automation, to implement the necessary compute, storage, network, and security configurations.
• Configure AWS observability features including Cloudwatch Logs, Cloudwatch Metrics, and Cloudwatch Alerts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with virtual machine instances, cloud resource configurations, and automation pipelines.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation as required.
• Collaborate with the AppTX team and other stakeholders, including system administrators, developers, managers, and auditors, to implement AppTX requirements in a timely manner.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience. Certifications will be consider in lieu of experience.
• Five-plus (5+) years of demonstrated experience working in software development and / or building and maintaining GCCS-J systems.
• Active Secret clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD Approved Baseline Certification for IAT Level II).
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with Command and Control (C2) System installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Experience with automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, and / or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity controls, scans, and remediation of findings.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with development and automation orchestration tools such as GitLab and GitLab CICD.
• Familiarity with deploying containerized applications to Kubernetes clusters.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and / or Kanban.

Required / Desired Certifications :

AWS certifications are desirable, but not required.

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.