Senior Cloud Systems Engineer (Remote)

Science Applications International Corp.; Texas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Systems Engineer to provide day-to-day operational support of complex cloud systems for our VA team in a 100% remote role.

You will troubleshoot outages, document issues, and work with customers to ensure system reliability and security. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in systems engineering, strong Linux/Windows, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure, CloudWatch, and IaC tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are preferred.
• 8 years of experience in systems engineering or a related field, particularly in production environments.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure Cloud experience with S3, Step Functions, Batch Jobs, CloudWatch.
• Minimum 3 years SQL query and monitoring experience.
• Proven track record of managing and maintaining large-scale production systems.
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with system administration tasks including user management, permissions, and system monitoring.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and configuration management.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack.
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such CloudFormation.
• Experience with monitoring tools like DynaTrace, ScienceLogic, and CloudWatch.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability.
• Understanding of network protocols, firewall configurations, and VPN setup.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with security best practices for production systems.
• Experience implementing security measures, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Working knowledge of database systems such as AWS RDS SQL Server and Oracle RDMBS/RDS.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning and backup/recovery processes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, AWS CodeBuild and CodeDeploy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability and data integrity.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Willingness to be on-call for production system support as required.
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
• Ability to work collaboratively with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless production system operations.

Responsibilities

• Detect, isolate, document, rapidly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the scientific workstations.
• Accurately document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools.
• Work directly with the customer in most aspects of the day-to-day activities.
• Respond to user calls regarding hardware and software problems, correcting or ensuring that problems are escalated when required.
• Perform maintenance/installation of computing infrastructure.
• Represent continuous improvement methodology through IT systems or procedure.
• Maintain inventory of system assets.
• Ensure compliance with VA standards and security policies.
• Provide documentation, training, and additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Windows

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Automation

CI/CD

Git

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/IT/Systems Engineering

Advanced certifications (RHCE, MCSE, AWS SA)

Tools

AWS

Azure

CloudWatch

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

CodeBuild

CodeDeploy

Job description

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Systems Engineer to provide day-to-day operational support of complex cloud systems for our VA team in a 100% remote role.

You will troubleshoot outages, document issues, and work with customers to ensure system reliability and security. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in systems engineering, strong Linux/Windows, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure, CloudWatch, and IaC tools.