Job ID: 2413922
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
As a Senior Cyber Cloud Engineer with over 8 years of experience, you will play a critical role in the management, enhancement, and security of our cloud environments. Your deep knowledge in system administration, security administration, and scripting, combined with your proficiency in cloud platforms and security practices, will be essential in maintaining our system integrity and resilience against cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage secure cloud architectures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Utilize extensive system administration experience to ensure seamless operations and high availability of cloud services.
- Apply security administration expertise to manage identity and access management (IAM), implement network security policies, and monitor compliance with security frameworks.
- Leverage scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate tasks, enhance system efficiencies, and orchestrate complex workflows.
- Employ best practices in cloud security to harden cloud environments against vulnerabilities, ensuring data protection and threat mitigation.
- Conduct proactive troubleshooting and incident response to resolve complex issues with minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance security initiatives, streamline operations, and achieve business objectives.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of internal training programs.
Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats and industry trends to continuously improve our security posture
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Strong foundation in system and security administration, including experience with both Linux and Windows environments.
- Demonstrable expertise in scripting and automation with languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Profound knowledge of cloud services, architecture, and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven background in security best practices, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Experience in system and application hardening, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage complex cross-platform integrations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document processes and procedures clearly and effectively.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with minimum of 8 years of experience in IT with a focus on cloud computing and cybersecurity, or Master’s degree with 6 plus years of experience.
- US Citizenship Required.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance prior to starting work.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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.
