Software Gigs

SAIC seeks a Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate mission-critical cloud infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms in support of Naval Operational Architecture. The role combines infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, YAML), container orchestration, Linux/Windows server administration, networking, scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell), and cybersecurity hardening (STIGs, ACAS). You will work across cyber, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available cloud environments while maintaining compliance and system uptime.

Lead senior systems engineer on the EC2 NX Platforms team to design and optimize the packet processing pipeline powering EC2 instances across AWS's global fleet. Drive ultra-high-performance networking software handling millions of packets per second through expert C/C++ development, low-level hardware tuning, and data structure optimization. Own architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, and ship production code across EC2 and Lambda with full ownership from design through operation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Software Defined Networking (SDN) capabilities that enhance security, availability, and reliability.

Design and implement ultra-high-performance packet processing software for AWS EC2's virtualized networking stack, handling encryption, firewalls, routing, and monitoring across 9M+ hosts. Own end-to-end development of features running on the EC2 Nitro System, from design through production deployment, optimizing for millions of packets per second on single CPU cores. Build secure, scalable monitoring and diagnostics services, and design hardware/software validation platforms enabling efficient CI/CD. Mentor junior engineers on systems architecture and maintainable code while collaborating cross-functionally to define requirements and improve development processes.

Senior software development engineer leading a small team on AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, which processes millions of packets per second across a global fleet. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming, kernel/embedded development, and ultra-high-performance optimization including hand assembly and vectorization. Responsibilities include architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, design/code reviews, and communicating technical strategy with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Build and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, VPCs, security groups, storage) using Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation. Operate Kubernetes/OpenShift container platforms and manage application lifecycle. Support web application stacks (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL) and implement authentication via OpenID Connect, SAML, and LDAP/AD. Monitor systems using CloudWatch and distributed tracing tools.