Cloud Application Technician - Military veterans preferred

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SAIC is seeking an Cloud Application Technician familiar with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support a dynamic program in Chantilly, VA for our Space Systems Sector to interface directly with Customer Programs and application owners.

We bring together the best minds in the industry to deliver IT excellence and support to solution our Customers' IT challenges. Due to our continued growth we are seeking to add a Cloud Application Technician to our team. Your future duties and responsibilities encompass the engineering of business and technical solutions in support of the Intelligence Community Infrastructure Service Provider leveraging AWS.

The Cloud Application Technician delivers solutions devised by subject matter experts and engineers, yielding Cloud Solution Offerings for Intelligence Community Customers.

This position performs Echelon 2, TIER 2, IT support such as troubleshooting; problem resolution; and improvements to network performance.

• The candidate provides software, system troubleshooting, technical support and training to end-users. They may provide guidance to less-experienced technicians.
• The candidate would be expected to maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned and participate in special projects as required.
• The candidate will participate in the administration of systems for the client and provide support for local and off-site users. Additionally, the candidate will provide updates to Customers on issues and anomalies experienced with ISP services.
• They also participate as a Solution Lead for Cloud Proposals and Opportunities. Required qualifications to be familiar with in this role include configuration and maintenance of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) resources (e.g. subnets, network access control lists, and security groups). Also well versed in the configuration of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) features for provisioning, monitoring, scaling and distribution of compute infrastructure.
• Utilize and implement Amazon EC2-VPC subnets. Leverage AWS capabilities (scalability, elasticity, and high availability) to assist Application Service Providers and Intelligence Community Infrastructure Service Provider to transition from a physical to virtual architecture.
• Familiarization of Bash & Python languages a plus!

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience.

• Must possess an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance.

• Associates Degree in a related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience.

• Must possess appropriate current DoD Information Assurance (IA) Certification to be considered for employment; either CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ CE, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), OR CCNA-Security. CompTIA Security+ CE is the preferred certification. If the candidate doesn’t possess the appropriate DoD IA Certification, the candidate would be required to attain certification within six months of start date.

• As part of your role/function on the program, you will be granted privileged user access. Privileged Users are subject to greater scrutiny as a direct result of the elevated network privileges granted to them. Being entrusted with these critical duties, you will be subject to additional IT system monitoring, and supervisory evaluation to ensure continuous adherence to Privileged User processes and procedures. Privileged Users are subject to a zero tolerance policy for security violations.

• Possession of strong analytic, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task and operate in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Desired Qualifications