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SAIC

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to ... Linux operations: perform RHEL 8/9 command‑line administration and production support.

SAIC

AWS GovCloud Engineer

Scott Air Force Base, IL · Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an AWS GovCloud Engineer to ... Linux operations: perform RHEL 8/9 command-line administration and production support. * Governance ...

SPLICE

Senior Engineer - DevOps

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$133K - $172K/yr

Ability to work in both Windows and Linux environments * Understanding of containerization ... a DevOps, application support or administration, or configuration engineering role * 2+ years ...

Honor

Staff Platform Engineer - Infra + DevOps

Chicago, IL · Remote

$194K - $220K/yr

We are looking for a seasoned Platform Engineer with experience in designing, implementing, and ... We use national average to determine pay as we are a remote first company. Individual pay is based ...

HUB

Lead Developer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$153K - $176K/yr

... s Engineer Expert (or equivalent). Qualified applicants should send their resumes to bethany.williams@hubinternational.com and reference code LD0523 Department Information Technology Required ...

HUB International Limited

Lead Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$153K - $176K/yr

... s Engineer Expert (or equivalent). Qualified applicants should send their resumes to bethany.williams@hubinternational.com and reference code LD0523 Department Information Technology Required ...

AbbVie

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Remote)

Mettawa, IL · On-site +1

$65.25 - $86.75/hr

Promote DevOps best-practices within the team * Participate and promote Agile/Scrum * Contribute to ... Comfortable working in and administering Linux and Windows environments Preferred: * Exposure and ...

HirexHire

AI Cloud Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

Chicago, IL (Remote) Industry: E-Commerce Company Size: What They Do: Our client offers a powerful ... WHAT YOU WILL NEED * 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering ...

HirexHire

AI Cloud Engineer

Elk Grove Village, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

Chicago, IL (Remote) Industry: E-Commerce Company Size: What They Do: Our client offers a powerful ... WHAT YOU WILL NEED * 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering ...

RIT Solutions

Cloud Platform Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · Remote

$55 - $73.50/hr

... remote access. * Provide technical expertise and guidance on cloud architecture, infrastructure, and automation. * Work closely with platform teams, AKS, DevOps, and support teams to optimize cloud ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Remote Linux DevOps Engineers and how can they be addressed?

Remote Linux DevOps Engineers often face challenges such as coordinating with distributed teams, maintaining secure and consistent server environments, and troubleshooting issues without direct physical access to hardware. To address these, engineers rely on robust communication tools, automated deployment pipelines, comprehensive monitoring solutions, and thorough documentation. Proactively establishing clear processes and leveraging collaboration platforms like Slack or Jira helps ensure seamless teamwork and efficient problem resolution, even when working remotely.

What does a Remote Linux DevOps Engineer do?

A Remote Linux DevOps Engineer is responsible for managing and automating the deployment, operation, and scaling of applications and infrastructure that run on Linux-based systems. They use tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and ensure reliable system performance. Working remotely, they collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, monitor system health, implement security best practices, and optimize infrastructure. Their role helps organizations deliver software efficiently and maintain high availability in a cloud or on-premises environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Linux DevOps Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Linux DevOps Engineer, you need strong expertise in Linux system administration, CI/CD pipelines, scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), and infrastructure-as-code practices, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer. Familiarity with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are crucial for effectively troubleshooting issues and working with distributed teams. These skills ensure reliable system performance, efficient deployment processes, and seamless cooperation in remote and fast-paced environments.
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AWS GovCloud Engineer

AWS GovCloud Engineer

SAIC

Scott Air Force Base, IL • Remote

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: 2611728

Location: Scott Afb, IL, US

Date Posted: 2026-04-21

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: 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 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 zero‑downtime deployment patterns.
  • Plan, design, and manage migrations/re‑platforming 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 command‑line 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.
  • Cross‑functional leadership: collaborate with SAIC Cloud/DevOps engineers and the Software Testing Team; provide strategic guidance and customer‑facing recommendations.
     

Qualifications

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).
     

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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