Cloud Engineer

RESTON, VA, US • Posted 17 days ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Adobe AIR
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
Migration
Virtual Machines
Storage
IaaS
Provisioning
Encryption
Regulatory Compliance
FedRAMP
DoD
Identity Management
Patch Management
DevOps
System Documentation
Knowledge Transfer
Training
Management
Docker
Computer Science
Terraform
Ansible
Computer Networking
Configuration Management
Linux
Microsoft Windows Administration
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
GitHub
Agile
JIRA
Industry-specific
Microsoft
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
CISSP
Cisco Certifications
Security+
Cloud Security
Optimization
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Cost Management
Microservices
Analytics
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Services
Active Directory
High Performance Computing
Orchestration
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601414

Location: RESTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-17

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team. This position will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions to support customer-specific mission needs. The Cloud Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud platforms that enable critical operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role requires technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), a strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to meet operational and project-driven objectives.

This position is ONSITE in Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy cloud-based solutions in support of customer-specific applications.
Develop and implement cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, hybrid, and re-platforming approaches.
Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise goals and security policies.
Configure and manage virtual machines, serverless architecture, containers, and storage within hybrid environments.
Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible).
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance, cost, and security concerns in cloud assets.
Design solutions with a focus on security (zero-trust, encryption, IAM) and compliance with customer and industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, DoD requirements).
Manage identity and access management (IAM) controls, role-based policies, and threat detection tools.
Perform vulnerability and patch management for cloud resources.
Coordinate with internal DevOps, software engineers, and mission stakeholders to meet technical and operational challenges.
Provide ongoing system documentation, knowledge transfer, and training to ensure smooth cloud adoption.
Deliver technical advice and best practices to customers to ensure mission success in cloud modernization efforts.
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-native application architectures.
Manage containerized workloads using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience

Active TS/SCI or SCI eligible.
U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
9+ years relevant cloud engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform cloud services and tools.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methods (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Experience with networking principles, monitoring/configuration management, and cloud security policies and tools.
Strong expertise in Linux and/or Windows system administration in conjunction with cloud platforms.
Knowledge and implementation of CI/CD best practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Knowledge of Agile software development and tools such as JIRA.

Desired Skills/Experience

Industry-specific certifications, such as:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
- CISSP, CCSP, or Security+ for cloud security knowledge.
Experience in cloud-cost governance and optimization strategies (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management).
Familiarity with serverless frameworks, microservices design, or large-scale analytics platforms.
Experience integrating cloud systems with enterprise services, such as Active Directory, hybrid data platforms, or high-performance computing.
Knowledge of container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601414
Posted 17 days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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 include 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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