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SAIC

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed ...

SAIC

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed ...

Private Label Staff

AWS Cloud Architect

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$73.25 - $96.25/hr

Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure, scalable AWS GovCloud environment. This role will ...

Private Label Staff

AWS Cloud Architect

Washington, DC · Remote

$66.25 - $87/hr

Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level AWS Cloud Engineer / Systems Administrator to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure, scalable AWS GovCloud environment. This role will ...

BLN24

AWS Cloud Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$63 - $84.25/hr

Configure AWS GovCloud networking in restricted Army cloud environment. * Install and configure COTS products on Windows virtual servers. * Create and configure ALBs, listeners, target groups ...

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An AWS GovCloud job typically involves working with Amazon Web Services' (AWS) GovCloud, a secure cloud environment designed for U.S. government agencies and contractors. Professionals in this role manage, deploy, and secure cloud-based applications while ensuring compliance with government regulations such as FedRAMP and ITAR. Responsibilities may include configuring virtual machines, implementing security policies, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance and cost. These roles often require security clearances and experience with AWS services, networking, and compliance frameworks.

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To excel in an AWS GovCloud role, you need a strong background in cloud computing, security best practices, and compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP or ITAR, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with AWS services, automation tools (like Terraform or CloudFormation), and relevant AWS certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Security Specialty) is highly valued. Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a detail-oriented approach help professionals in this space successfully coordinate with stakeholders and adhere to strict regulations. These skills ensure secure, compliant, and efficient cloud environments for government clients with sensitive workloads.

What are some typical responsibilities for professionals working in AWS GovCloud environments?

Professionals in AWS GovCloud roles are typically responsible for designing, deploying, and managing secure government cloud infrastructures in compliance with federal regulations. This includes setting up access controls, monitoring system performance, managing incident response, and ensuring data protection standards are met. Collaboration with security analysts, compliance officers, and project managers is a regular part of the job, as projects often require cross-functional expertise. The work environment is highly dynamic, and you can expect ongoing learning due to evolving security requirements and new AWS service features.
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AWS GovCloud Engineer

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation

Scott Air Force Base, IL

$54 - $72/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to support an IT Service Management effort for USTRANSCOM located at Scott Air Force Base (AFB) in Illinois. The USTC Managed Information Technology Services (MITS) contract is intended to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command's infrastructure, systems, and applications. This support will be provided to the USTC Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate (TCJ6). 
The successful candidate initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs; Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff; Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission critical challenges/issues; Consults with client to define needs or problems, supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

Responsiblities:

  • Architect & Implement AWS GovCloud solutions emphasizing security, scalability, resiliency; core services include ECS Fargate, EKS, ECR; apply blue/green and other zerodowntime deployment patterns.
  • Plan, design, and manage migrations/replatforming of complex web infrastructure; lead refactoring and modernization targeting ECS Fargate with robust testing.
  • Automate via IaC & CI/CD: maintain and evolve Terraform modules and GitLab pipelines for consistent, audited deployments.
  • Operate for availability: design and maintain highly available ECS Fargate cluster configurations; monitor, troubleshoot, and tune performance.
  • Linux operations: perform RHEL 8/9 commandline administration and production support.
  • Governance & documentation: produce technical designs, runbooks, and configuration/change management artifacts aligned to DoD and program standards.
  • CMS administration (Strapi): handle admin functions (permissions, configurations, patches/upgrades, backups) for a mission website-limited portion of time.
  • Crossfunctional leadership: collaborate with SAIC Cloud/DevOps engineers and the Software Testing Team; provide strategic guidance and customerfacing recommendations.
     
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/BA and 10+ years of experience in cloud/DevOps/infrastructure engineering.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance; IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CND) per DoD 8570.
  • AWS certification (e.g., Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional or DevOps Engineer - Professional).
  • Deep experience with AWS GovCloud, ECS/EKS/ECR, Terraform, GitLab, and RHEL 8/9.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, deploy, and operate scalable, secure web infrastructure, and strong technical documentation skills.
  • Experience delivering configuration & change management directly with/for government customers.
  • Proficiency administering Strapi (permissions, configuration, patching/upgrades, backups) in cloud environments.
  • In-depth understanding of Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR).
     

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