SAIC
SAIC

Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $100,001.00 - 140,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Provisioning
  • Ansible
  • Management
  • Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • IaaS
  • Documentation
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Computer Science
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Computer Networking
  • Virtual Private Cloud
  • DNS
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Load Balancing
  • Firewall
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Terraform
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Jenkins
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Continuous Integration
  • Database
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Amazon RDS
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • SQL
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microservices
  • Amazon Lambda
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Grafana
  • Cloud Computing
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2618408

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Public_Trust

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

? We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions that support our organization's technical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
  • Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies aligned with business goals
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Monitor cloud systems for performance, availability, and security
  • Manage cloud costs and optimize resource utilization
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations
  • Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues
  • Maintain documentation for cloud architecture and processes
  • Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
  • Knowledge of database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL)


Desired:
  • Cloud certifications such as:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
    • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
    • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
  • Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments


Target salary range: $100,001 - $140,000. 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: 2618408
  • Posted 1 hour 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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