Cloud Engineer

SAIC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role focuses on building scalable, secure cloud solutions that support the organization's objectives.

Responsibilities include deploying cloud infrastructure, implementing IaC, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and cost optimization while collaborating with DevOps, security, and development teams. A Public Trust eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; 4 years experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of related cloud engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong networking knowledge: VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls.
• Scripting: Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi.
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI.
• Security best practices in cloud environments.
• Database services: RDS, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps collaboration

Scripting proficiency

Security best practices

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Datadog

Prometheus

Grafana

CloudWatch

PowerShell

Python

Bash

RDS

DynamoDB

Cloud SQL

Job 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 (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.