Cloud Engineer Principal FinOps KION

SAIC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer Principal with FinOps KION experience to design, build, and manage secure, scalable cloud environments for federal and defense customers. You will work across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, implementing FinOps practices and IaC, while collaborating with security teams to achieve ATO.

The role requires strong automation, multi-cloud provisioning, and containerized architectures, with a focus on cost optimization, governance, and secure deployments across classified and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain Secret clearance.
• Experience with FinOps KION.
• 3+ years in cloud engineering/architecture/infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI
• Familiar with DevSecOps pipelines and tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of cloud networking (VPCs, VPNs, load balancers, DNS).
• FinOps practices, cloud billing and governance across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cloud migration and modernization with minimal disruption.
• Design scalable, secure cloud architectures meeting federal standards.
• Support multi-cloud and hybrid environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, and on-prem.
• Develop cloud-native apps using containers and microservices.
• Create and manage IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Collaborate on Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Monitor performance, security, and availability of cloud resources.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines for compliant delivery.
• Establish secure cloud foundations and governance across tenants.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevSecOps

Python

Bash

PowerShell

FinOps

KION

CI/CD

Networking

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Pulumi

Datadog

Splunk

Job description

Cloud Engineer Principal FinOps KION

Job ID: 2616952
Location: Remote Work, VA, United States
Date Posted: Sep 21, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Remote

Job Description

Description SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer Principal with FinOps KION experience to join our Cloud Service Delivery team. In this role, you will design, build, and manage secure, scalable cloud environments tailored to mission-critical needs for our federal and defense customers. Our team delivers full-spectrum cloud and cyber service delivery across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), and Oracle Cloud (OCI), supporting enterprise-grade solutions aligned FinOps best practices. You will work alongside a dynamic team of engineers and architects to deliver innovative cloud solutions that support national security and government modernization initiatives. Customers include Civilian, Commercial, Federal, DoD (Department of Defense), Space, Intel. Our Cloud Service Delivery team is proud to support the full spectrum of government and industry partners — from civilian agencies and commercial enterprises to the most sensitive defense, space, and intelligence missions — delivering secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions tailored to each partner's unique mission needs.

Cloud Platforms Supported:
| AWS | Microsoft Azure | Google Cloud (GCP) | Oracle Cloud (OCI) |

Key Highlights of Our Cloud Service Delivery Team

• Full-spectrum cloud and cyber service delivery
• Multi-cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle
• FinOps Foundation-aligned cost optimization practices
• End-to-end billing management and financial governance
• Enterprise-grade account provisioning and tenant management

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cloud migration and modernization efforts, moving legacy workloads and applications to cloud environments with minimal disruption to operations
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with customer mission requirements and federal compliance standards
• Support and manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud (OCI), and on-premises infrastructure
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications leveraging containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices-based architectures
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Collaborate with security teams to conduct Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
• Provision, monitor, and manage cloud infrastructure resources including compute, storage, networking, and identity services
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security using tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor
• Integrate automation practices into CI/CD pipelines through DevSecOps and CI/CD workflows in classified and unclassified environments, ensuring continuous compliance and delivery
• Establish and maintain Cloud Landing Zones, creating secure, compliant, and repeatable cloud foundations for new workloads and environments Support enterprise-grade account provisioning and tenant management across multiple cloud platforms and organizational units
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery
• Apply FinOps Foundation-aligned cost optimization practices and support end-to-end billing management and financial governance across cloud tenants
• Deliver tailored cloud solutions in support of Civilian, Federal, DoD, Space, Intel, and Commercial mission partners
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
• Provide technical guidance and documentation to support cloud operations, governance, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience. Master’s degree and 7 years.
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Candidates must have the ability to get a secret clearance
• Experience with FinOps KION
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or infrastructure roles
• Proficiency in one or more major cloud platforms: AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Experience with enterprise‑grade tenant management and account provisioning across multi‑cloud environment.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, VPNs, load balancers, DNS, and firewall configurations
• Familiarity with FinOps practices, cloud billing management, and financial governance across cloud platforms and FinOps tools (Apptio/Kion)
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying Cloud Landing Zones using AWS Control Tower, Azure Landing Zone frameworks, or equivalent
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway)
• Experience supporting and/or detailed knowledge of federal or DoD cloud environments at IL2, IL4, IL5, and/or IL6 authorization levels
• Demonstrated experience with cloud cost optimization, chargeback/showback models, and FinOps tooling
• Experience managing multi‑tenant cloud environments and enforcing governance policies across organizational accounts
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch
• One or more relevant cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate/Professional HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP)

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. 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 newsroom.