Cloud Solutions Architect

Job ID: 2408193Location: WASHINGTON, DC, USDate Posted: 2024-06-26Category: Information TechnologySubcategory: Enterprise ArchitectSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobTravel: NoMinimum Clearance Required: NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public TrustPotential for Remote Work: NoDescriptionSAIC is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive cloud strategies, aligning business requirements with technological solutions. Guide selections of cloud services, hardware, and software while planning future capacity needs. Ensure systems are designed for effective integration, scalability, and performance. Analyze and propose enhancements using advanced cloud architectures and deployment frameworks. Conduct lifecycle cost analysis and estimation, and manage the translation of customer requirements into detailed technical specifications. Provide leadership in architectural design, system analysis, and cloud service optimization.The Cloud Solutions Architect position is remote.The contractor shall have experience in engineering solutions in Azure environments. Candidate must have experience working with Azure Express Routes, Azure Virtual WAN, and Azure Private Endpoints. Candidate will be required to coordinate with other teams and customers to gather requirements and architect a solution to meet the customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.This opportunity is contingent upon award.Qualifications• Minimum 5 years’ experience and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.• Certification: AZ-305- Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearanceExperience working in and deploying services in Microsoft Azure. Demonstrable history of leading successful deployments of enterprise class solutions, skilled at producing technical documents and engineering diagrams, strong written and verbal skills, team focused, solid understanding of Microsoft Azure key services.Desired:• Proven experience in designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on the cloud.• Strong communication and leadership skills.• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).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.