Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

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Job description

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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