Azure Cloud Lead

SAIC is proud to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the newly awarded Information Security Services (ISS) contract, providing innovative solutions to strengthen and safeguard the nation's banking system. We are seeking passionate and talented professionals to join our team in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity, IT operations, and risk management services. This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside industry leaders, leveraging advanced technologies to support the FDIC's mission of maintaining public confidence in the financial system.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee day-to-day cloud infrastructure operations, including provisioning, troubleshooting, migration, and maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, ensuring uptime and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and execute the organization's cloud strategy, driving scalability, operational efficiency, and high availability.
• Align cloud initiatives with business objectives and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee multi-cloud implementations supporting both public (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and 9 or more years of related experience.  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions.
• Experience administering cloud-native services and architectures (containers, microservices, serverless).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes, GitLab).
• Experience with ITIL standards and change management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Azure Administrator associate or Azure Network Engineer Associate Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to develop and implement multi-cloud or hybrid cloud strategies.
• Knowledge of agile development and DevOps methodologies.
• Technical expertise in cloud platforms, excellent leadership qualities, and the ability to innovate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Deep understanding of cloud security practices, networking, and cost governance within cloud environments.
• Strong familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog).
• Ability to make decisions in high-pressure situations and lead teams during critical events.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FDIC Public Trust.  
• Ability to successfully pass the SAIC Background investigation to establish a start date.

Desired:

• Familiarity with cloud and edge facilities within hybrid IT environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification.