Cloud Engineer

SAIC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will build secure, reliable solutions that support our mission-critical applications and business goals.

Key duties include IaC with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi; containerization with Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD pipelines; and monitoring, security, and cost optimization across multi-cloud environments.

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, GCP).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | GCP.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• 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.

Skills

Cloud experience

Multi-cloud experience

Scripting Python Bash PowerShell

Public Trust clearance

Networking VPC DNS load balancers

Security best practices

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

Cloud Engineer

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 (GCP)
• 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, GCP)
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | GCP
• 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

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. 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.