Cloud Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join the Department of the Air Force CBC2 LSI team. The role focuses on architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions across hybrid environments to support mission needs.

The position requires hands-on experience with AWS and IaC tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible), as well as container technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and ensure security and compliance.

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 IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance, cost, and security concerns in cloud assets.

Skills

Cloud engineering

AWS

IaC

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Department of the Air Force Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2) 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 (i.e., AWS), a strong problem‑solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to meet operational and project‑driven objectives. This is a hybrid position with onsite requirements at the Rosslyn, VA facility which will be moving to Crystal City.

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, optimise, 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 containerised workloads using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.

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 modernise and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.