Platform/Infrastructure Solution Architect

Job Description

Description

SAIC is a premier technology integrator solving our nation's modernization and readiness challenges. Our offerings across defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets include high-end solutions in engineering, IT, and mission outcomes. We integrate the best components from our portfolio with our partner's ecosystem to deliver innovative and effective solutions. We are 25,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, VA, SAIC has annual revenues of nearly $7.1 billion. For information, visit saic.com or Working at SAIC for benefits details. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer empowering people no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work culture that values all. We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation. 

Expectation: 

• This is a hands-on team leadership role with over 70% of time involving in coding using various coding disciplines
• Must have experience leading and mentoring teammates to help deliver solutions using tracking tools such as Rally, etc.
• Must have the ability to assess client needs and work collaboratively to chart a roadmap for delivery, and prioritize and present work plans to clients
• Good understanding of cloud technologies and proficient in AWS
• Good working knowledge of Container and related orchestration technologies (Kubernetes and AWS ECS)

Required Expertise:

• Must have the ability to create Infrastructure as Code IaC (should be proficient in Terraform, Ansible and have a good understanding of other Cloud native solutions: code pipeline, etc.)
• Must have the ability to develop, debug and maintain DevSecOps pipelines using multiple tools (should be proficient in Gitlab and Jenkins)
• Should have experience setting up and maintaining tools like Gitlab, SonarQube, Nexus3
• Must have experience delivering projects from requirements to delivery (planning, requirement breakdown, implementation)
• Must have experience working with application performance monitoring tools and analysis tools (experience working with Splunk, CloudWatch, AWS Insights, etc.)
• Experience working all stages of DevSecOps (should be proficient with CI and CD, have good understanding of Continuous Monitoring and operations)
• Experience working with security tools (knowledge of tools for container scans, application scans, etc.)
• Able to support developer issues in multiple languages; experience with scripting knowledge like Bash, Python, and Java is must, other scripting languages is a plus
• A team player who can collaborate with other teams (architecture groups, cloud adoption teams) to help resolve issues across multiple areas; provide support to team members as needed including User Story review and feedback
• Ability to work with security team to resolve vulnerabilities
• Understanding of Ops flows and AI/ML ops tools is a plus
• Deliver weekly and monthly status reports highlighting team accomplishments and achievements

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 14 years of functional experience
• Eight (8) years of experience architecting all aspects of Platform Pipeline Delivery and a Clear understanding of CICM Process
• 8 years of experience as a Platform/Infrastructure Solution Architect or PaaS, IaaS Specialist
• Hands on experience with cloud computing-based services architecture, technical design, and implementations, including IaaS and PaaS
• Experience with popular cloud technologies like AWS, Azure and GCP
• Experience deploying applications on-premises and in cloud-based platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP and also Hybrid

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.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.