Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Security Clearance
IT Infrastructure
Amazon SQS
API
Load Balancing
SQL
Web Services
Spring Framework
Hibernate
JSON
XML
IaaS
Java
High Availability
Scalability
Software Architecture
Storage
NFS
Amazon EFS
Database
Oracle
Migration
Management
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Virtual Private Cloud
Terraform
Ansible
Scripting
Python
Bash
Regulatory Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Docker
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
Jenkins
Agile
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS
Job Details
Job ID: 2505938
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-21
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr
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: Yes
Description
Job Description: SAIC is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Operations Engineer to help migrate our large, complex Java application from on-premises to the AWS cloud. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our team and contribute to the modernization of our IT infrastructure.
Key Skills: AWS Services (e.g., ECS, EC2, AMQ, EFS, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, Glacier, Terraforms, API Gateway, CloudSearch, Elastic Load Balancing, etc.). Ideal Candidates would also have experience with JAVA, SQL, Oracle, Web services (REST Based), Spring, SpringBoot, Hibernate, JSON, XML.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support the migration of our Java application
Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of AWS resources (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.)
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of AWS services with application architecture
Develop and implement automated deployment scripts using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar tools
Monitor and optimize AWS resource utilization, costs, and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in AWS environments
Migrate 75 TB of storage from on-prem NFS to AWS EFS.
Migrate large scale Oracle database from on-prem to AWS RDS custom Oracle Enterprise Edition.
Implement and maintain security best practices, compliance, and governance in AWS
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful migration and deployment
Qualifications
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in cloud operations, infrastructure management, or a similar role. Or 8+ years with Master's degree.
Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)
Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, etc.)
Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (GitLab Runner, Jenkins, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, DevOps Engineer)
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-21
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr
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: Yes
Description
Job Description: SAIC is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Operations Engineer to help migrate our large, complex Java application from on-premises to the AWS cloud. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our team and contribute to the modernization of our IT infrastructure.
Key Skills: AWS Services (e.g., ECS, EC2, AMQ, EFS, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, Glacier, Terraforms, API Gateway, CloudSearch, Elastic Load Balancing, etc.). Ideal Candidates would also have experience with JAVA, SQL, Oracle, Web services (REST Based), Spring, SpringBoot, Hibernate, JSON, XML.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure to support the migration of our Java application
Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of AWS resources (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.)
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of AWS services with application architecture
Develop and implement automated deployment scripts using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar tools
Monitor and optimize AWS resource utilization, costs, and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in AWS environments
Migrate 75 TB of storage from on-prem NFS to AWS EFS.
Migrate large scale Oracle database from on-prem to AWS RDS custom Oracle Enterprise Edition.
Implement and maintain security best practices, compliance, and governance in AWS
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful migration and deployment
Qualifications
Requirements:
10+ years of experience in cloud operations, infrastructure management, or a similar role. Or 8+ years with Master's degree.
Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)
Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, etc.)
Strong understanding of security best practices, compliance, and governance in cloud environments
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (ECS, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (GitLab Runner, Jenkins, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, DevOps Engineer)
Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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