Cloud Platform Engineer

Science Applications International Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, Virginia, seeks a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, deploy, automate, and sustain cloud platforms and developer services that enable Capability Providers to develop, test, and deploy mission applications.

This role partners with Cloud, DSOP, Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to build the infrastructure, automation, and platform services needed to rapidly deliver capabilities to the warfighter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3–5 years of related experience or equivalent
• DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification and TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, virtualization, or Kubernetes-based environments
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm)
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Experience troubleshooting Linux systems and deployment automation

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
• Implement IaC and CaC using Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, Argo CD
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure including RKE2 clusters
• Develop automation and self-service capabilities to improve deployment consistency
• Support provisioning and sustainment of development, integration, test, and ephemeral environments
• Provide onboarding and troubleshooting support to developers and testers
• Perform platform administration including user support, patching, monitoring
• Support CI/CD pipeline development with DSOP, Software, Integration, and Cyber teams
• Support MLS/MILS architectures, CDS, and secure data movement requirements
• Document platform architectures, deployment processes, and baselines

Skills

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Ansible

Helm

Argo CD

Kubernetes (RKE2)

Docker

Podman

Git-based workflows

Job description

Description

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force. Working alongside operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government stakeholders, SAIC helps accelerate the delivery of interoperable capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness.

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, deploy, automate, and sustain the cloud platforms and developer services that enable Capability Providers to develop, integrate, test, and deploy mission applications. This role works closely with Cloud, DevSecOps (DSOP), Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to build the infrastructure, automation, and platform services required to rapidly deliver operational capabilities to the warfighter.

The successful candidate will perform hands‑on engineering across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployment automation, and Platform Delivery Services (PDS). This individual will help build and operate the environments used by developers, integrators, and testers while improving platform reliability, developer self‑service, and software delivery effectiveness.

Job Duties Include:

• Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid‑cloud environments supporting development, integration, testing, and operational activities.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes‑based infrastructure, including RKE2 clusters, container platforms, Platform Delivery Services (PDS), and supporting developer services.
• Develop automation and self‑service capabilities that improve deployment consistency, platform stability, developer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Support provisioning and sustainment of development, integration, test, and ephemeral environments used by Capability Providers.
• Provide direct support to developers, integrators, and testers by assisting with onboarding, troubleshooting platform issues, and improving software delivery workflows.
• Perform platform administration activities including user support, account management, patching, system maintenance, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and deployment activities in partnership with DSOP, Software, Integration, and Cyber teams.
• Support classified cloud environments, MLS/MILS architectures, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), and secure data movement requirements.
• Document platform architectures, deployment processes, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of related experience; OR Master's degree and three (3) years or more of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and hands‑on cloud, automation, or DevSecOps experience.
• TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification.Experience supporting classified cloud environments within DoD or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, virtualization, or Kubernetes‑based environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, or similar tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, RKE2, containers, Docker, Podman, or container orchestration technologies.
• Experience supporting Git‑based workflows and source control platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience troubleshooting Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, and deployment automation issues.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with GitLab, Gitea, Argo CD, Jenkins, or similar DevSecOps platforms.Experience building developer environments, self‑service platforms, internal developer platforms, or platform engineering capabilities.
• Experience supporting MLS/MILS architectures, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), secure data transfer, or multi‑classification environments.
• Experience with STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, Zero Trust concepts, or cybersecurity automation.
• Experience supporting certificate authorities, PKI, identity services, networking, or platform security capabilities.

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

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation’s most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high‑end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability