Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Migration
Cloud Architecture
Terraform
ARM
IT Operations
ProVision
Computer Networking
Load Balancing
Virtual Private Network
Firewall
Network
Scripting
Provisioning
Configuration Management
Ansible
Progress Chef
Puppet
GitHub
Jenkins
IaaS
Software Development
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Vulnerability Management
Supply Chain Management
Risk Management
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting
Command-line Interface
Application Development
Docker
Scalability
Network Security
Management
Analytics
Incident Management
Workflow
Performance Tuning
Optimization
JD
Cloud Computing
Scripting Language
Python
Windows PowerShell
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Linux
Operating Systems
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
DoD
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Security Clearance
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details
Job ID: 2507749
Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-21
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: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team.
This role involves working hands-on with Azure cloud services to manage and build infrastructure, networks, and support cloud migration efforts.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Education:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance:
Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US
Date Posted: 2025-07-21
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: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team.
This role involves working hands-on with Azure cloud services to manage and build infrastructure, networks, and support cloud migration efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Cloud Architecture and Management:
- Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud network architectures for hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge computing environments.
- Utilize cloud-native services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Bicep, to modernize and standardize IT operations.
- Provision core Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks (VNet), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and route tables.
- Implement load balancing, VPN gateways, and firewall configurations to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation:
- Develop and maintain IaC scripts to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure, promoting consistency and repeatability.
- Implement and manage configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to automate operational tasks.
- Utilize Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to create and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes.
- Automate monitoring, scaling, and healing of cloud infrastructure to enhance reliability and performance.
- DevSecOps Enablement:
- Develop and deploy custom CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software development, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and streamline deployment.
- Integrate security throughout the CI/CD lifecycle, including code scanning, vulnerability management, and supply chain risk management.
- Design and implement automated solutions to enhance cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, mitigation development, and compliance reporting.
- Kubernetes & Containerization:
- Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Azure CLI, PowerShell, or other available tools.
- Modernize application development and deployment through containerization technologies, such as Docker, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Implement service mesh solutions like Istio to enhance Kubernetes cluster networking, security, and observability.
- Manage container registries and ensure the secure deployment of container images.
- Monitoring and Optimization:
- Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to set up comprehensive monitoring solutions.
- Implement alerting and incident management workflows to swiftly address and resolve infrastructure issues.
- Perform regular performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability.
Qualifications
Required Education:
- Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions and Architecture.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and troubleshooting.
- Expertise with Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps solutions and practices, as well as automation, Kubernetes, and containerization.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
- Advanced certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).
Clearance:
- Candidates must have an active Secret clearance.
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