Solutions Architect

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Solutions Architect in Alexandria, VA supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).This position is remote, with the potential of intermittent local travel in Alexandria, VA.Job Duties:

Perform comprehensive systems engineering activities, including the formulation of Concept of Operations (CONOPS), defining, and analyzing system requirements, and leading system architecture design. Responsibilities include conducting system analysis, designing interface and data architectures, and ensuring validation, verification, and seamless system integration. Additionally, manage system operational performance analysis, lifecycle cost estimation, and conduct decision analysis to optimize system functionality and efficiency across its lifecycle.

Implement, manage, and maintain cloud environment using orchestration tools to streamline cloud provisioning, database management tasks, and routine maintenance for efficient cloud operations.

Design, deploy, manage, and secure cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, including a wide array of services (VMs, Azure Functions, App Services, Blob Storage, SQL Database, etc.).

Lead the containerization of applications and deploy them on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure App Services, ensuring scalability, security, and integration with cloud-native tools.

Manage and troubleshoot applications across Linux and Windows environments in Azure cloud, ensuring operational stability and adherence to best practices.

Design and implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) models to continuously verify identities, devices, and networks in cloud environments.

Administer IAM policies and security controls using Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and MFA to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

Lead cloud environment design, testing, and quality assurance, ensuring that deployments meet compliance and operational efficiency standards through automation.

Ensure cloud infrastructure compliance with DoD security standards and guidelines (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, DISA), including the use of BCAP, VDSS, and VDMS for highly secure environments at Impact Levels 4, 5, and 6.

Oversee the migration of on-premises systems to the cloud with a focus on security, scalability, and performance while complying with DoD Cloud Computing policies.

Provide hands-on technical leadership for cloud architecture design, maintain comprehensive documentation, and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives to modernize the way our customers architect, deploy, and use cloud technology.

QualificationsRequired Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree and five (5) year of relevant experience; Masters and three (3) years of relevant experience; 4 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance (US Citizenship required).

Required Skills:

Expertise in using tools such as Azure CLI, ARM Templates, Ansible, Terraform, and Terragrunt.

Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in designing, deploying, managing, and securing cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with proficiency in services such as Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Azure Functions, Azure AppServices, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, Azure SQL Database, Entra ID, Active Directory, ADFS, SAML-based federation, Application Gateways, Azure Load Balancers, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure VPN Gateway, and Azure ExpressRoute.

Experience with application containerization and deployment on AKS and Azure AppServices.

Proficient in managing cloud deployments on both Linux (Debian, RPM) and Windows environments.

Strong understanding and practical experience in implementing Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in cloud security frameworks.

In-depth knowledge of IAM for Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, and MFA for securing cloud resources.

Familiarity with DoD and industry security standards (NIST, FedRAMP, DISA), and a thorough understanding of security frameworks (BCAP, VDSS, VDMS) for Impact Levels 4, 5, and 6.

Proven experience planning and executing cloud migrations from on-premises systems, with a focus on performance, security, and scalability.

Strong leadership skills in cloud architecture design, documentation, and driving knowledge-sharing initiatives across teams.

Desired Skills:

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

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.

REQNUMBER: 2416117SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability