Cloud Engineer Senior Principal

SAIC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Cloud Engineer to support the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Network Designer & Deployer program in Arlington, VA. You will design and deploy the BMC2 cloud, develop automation pipelines, and enable secure data and cross-domain flows for resilient network deployments.

The role includes mentoring engineers, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring secure cloud testing, monitoring, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy hybrid cloud environments and secure data and network flows.
• Mentor engineering teams and provide oversight of cloud testing, monitoring, and incident response.

Job description

Job ID 2616055

Location Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-08-24

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Cloud Engineer to support the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Network Designer & Deployer program. This individual will assist in designing and deploying the BMC2 cloud, as outlined by PEO C3BM. Responsibilities include developing automation pipelines, designing hybrid cloud environments, enabling secure data and network flows, and supporting cross-domain solutions.

Additionally, the Cloud Engineer will act as a trusted advisor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align cloud computing objectives with project goals, mentoring engineering team members, and providing oversight of cloud testing, monitoring, and incident response processes to ensure a resilient and secure network deployment. This position is remote with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Masters Degree in Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering or related field + 8 years experience or Bachelors Degree Network Engineering, Cloud Engineering or related field + 10 years experience.
• Expertise in cloud orchestration tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes), networking protocols, and zero-trust architectures is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster collaboration across technical teams. U.S. citizenship and a current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Desired Qualifications And Experience

• Network &/or Security Operations Center experience and familiarity with the DoW's acquisition and test enterprise.
• Experience with commercial class cloud and optical networks.
• CompTIA Cloud+, AWS/Microsoft/Google Cloud/IBM/Cisco-specific cloud certifications.

Desired Skills And Certifications

• Understanding of DOD Acquisition process.
• SAFe Agilist.
• Able to attain CSWF and IAT Level II Certifications (Security+).
• Demonstrated technical writing and briefing.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud/local architectures.
• Experience in modern source control (Git, BitBucket, etc.)
• Experience with Multi-Layer Security / Cross-Domain Solutions / NSA "Raise the Bar".
• Experience with Continuous-ATOs / Risk Management Framework / Program Protection Plans.
• Experience with Kubernetes / Containers / Docker.
• Experience with Zero Trust Models.

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