Description
SAIC is seeking a passionate and skilled Solutions Architect to join our high-performing development team. This position is supporting the US Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFMS) program. This position is 100% remote and does not have an onsite requirement.
AFMS is the premier agency responsible for implementation, integration, and development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and training and analysis standards that support the US Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and mission partners requiring these capabilities to support the Warfighter in full-spectrum operations.
Core Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Leadership
Lead technical solution development including approach documentation, architectural diagrams, and implementation roadmaps
Provide overall integration technical guidance and leadership across projects
Define and deliver architecture deliverables including detailed diagrams and integration standards
Conduct requirements and solution concept workshops for enterprise-scale implementations
Ensure solutions meet both business and technical requirements
Transform customer requirements into innovative technical solutions
Technical Design & Implementation
Design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud solutions tailored to DoD requirements
Develop architectural blueprints and documentation for AWS deployments
Create scalable, secure cloud architectures leveraging AWS services
Implement cloud-native patterns and best practices
Security & Compliance
Ensure all solutions comply with DoD security standards and guidelines
Implement Zero Trust Architecture principles
Design robust security controls including encryption, MFA, and access management
Conduct security architecture reviews and risk assessments
Maintain compliance with federal security frameworks
Project Execution
Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for solution integration
Manage technical resources and timelines
Provide architectural oversight during implementation
Monitor and optimize solution performance
Business Development Support
Support capture activities with technical solution development
Present AWS capabilities and solutions to customers
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years, or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
Must be a US Citizen and currently possess a Secret Clearance
Technical Expertise:
Deep expertise in AWS services and architectural best practices
Strong knowledge of:
AWS compute, storage, and networking services
Container technologies (ECS, EKS)
Serverless architectures (Lambda, Step Functions)
Cloud security services and controls
Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Experience with:
AWS GovCloud
Hybrid cloud architectures
Network design (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect)
Identity and access management
Cloud security and compliance frameworks
Desired Qualifications
Technical Certifications
AWS Professional level certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps)
Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP)
Cloud security certifications
Project management certifications (PMP, SAFe)
Cloud One Experience (HIGHLY DESIRED)
Additional Experience
Experience with:
Machine Learning/AI on AWS
Data analytics and ETL pipelines
High-performance computing
Disaster recovery and business continuity
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 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.
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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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