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Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Writing
Collaboration
ProVision
Regulatory Compliance
Splunk
Kubernetes
Security Analysis
Fortify
Parasoft
Migration
Authentication
Training
Mentorship
Agile
Scrum
UPS
Sprint
Cloud Computing
Provisioning
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevOps
Git
Version Control
NIST SP 800 Series
Security Controls
Cloud Security
YAML
Docker
Analytical Skill
IaaS
Security Clearance
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Terraform
Workflow
Management
JFrog
Dynatrace
HP LoadRunner
Database
Software Development
Java
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Writing
Collaboration
ProVision
Regulatory Compliance
Splunk
Kubernetes
Security Analysis
Fortify
Parasoft
Migration
Authentication
Training
Mentorship
Agile
Scrum
UPS
Sprint
Cloud Computing
Provisioning
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevOps
Git
Version Control
NIST SP 800 Series
Security Controls
Cloud Security
YAML
Docker
Analytical Skill
IaaS
Security Clearance
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Terraform
Workflow
Management
JFrog
Dynatrace
HP LoadRunner
Database
Software Development
Java
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2617413

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Computing Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure and platform team. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud resources, writing Infrastructure-as-Code, and supporting CI/CD pipelines in an enterprise environment. This role requires both technical depth and the ability to collaborate across teams in an Agile setting.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules using Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources in Microsoft Azure
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments across multiple environments
Enforce cloud security best practices, including NIST 800 security controls, least-privilege access, deny-by-default/allow-by-exception rules, and removal of unauthorized public access
Ensure compliance with corporate naming conventions, logging standards (e.g., Splunk), and industry security standards
Manage and support shared cloud resources including Azure services, Terraform modules, and code repositories used by workload teams across the organization
Reduce environmental drift and increase deployment repeatability by leveraging version-controlled source repositories and pre-tested DevOps task libraries
Support container-based application deployments using Azure Container Registry (ACR) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Integrate and support continuous code and security analysis tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, and Parasoft within CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot complex cloud and infrastructure issues, including state file migrations, authentication failures, and deployment errors; escalate to vendor support when appropriate
Embed with workload teams to provide training and mentorship on Terraform, shared modules, and cloud best practices
Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
Review Pull Requests and provide constructive technical feedback to team members

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or a related IT discipline
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and administration
Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps / Microsoft DevOps Services)
Working knowledge of Git and source control workflows (branching strategies, repository management)
Familiarity with NIST 800 security controls and cloud security best practices
Experience with YAML-based pipeline configuration
Understanding of containerization concepts, including Docker, ACR, and AKS
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or equivalent certification
Experience with Terraform Enterprise and integration with existing enterprise workflows
Familiarity with artifact management tools such as jFrog Artifactory
Experience with application performance and monitoring tools such as Dynatrace or HP LoadRunner
Experience with automated database deployment tools such as Flyway
Background in software development (Java or similar languages) is a plus
Prior experience working in a federal government or regulated enterprise environment

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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: 2617413
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian markets includes 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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