Cybersecurity Engineer - Cloud

SAIC; California; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Security Engineer at Beale AFB, CA. You will build secure multi-tenant cloud environments, implement RMF/ATO artifacts, and help advance DoD cloud capabilities.

This role requires DoD 8140–aligned certifications, STIG/NIST experience, and strong DevSecOps skills. The position offers hybrid work, 10% travel, and a TS/SCI clearance. Target salary range $160,001–$200,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of IT experience; Masters with 7+ years; PhD/JD with 4+ years.
• Experience securing multi-classification cloud environments.
• Hands-on STIG review and Nessus outputs validation.
• Experience maintaining RMF/ATO artifacts.
• Familiarity with Jira/Xacta workflows for RMF.
• DoD 8140 aligned certifications CISSP, CCSP, CASP+ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build and secure multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Implement JSIG, NIST SP 800-53, STIG, and MLS/MILS baselines across Dev/Integration/Test cloud enclaves.
• Own RMF/ATO packages for cloud environments, producing SSP, POA&M, and full RMF evidence.
• Validate STIG, ACAS/Nessus, SAST/DAST, and container-security outputs prior to environment promotion.
• Perform functional validation of CP/External cyber artifacts; coordinate delivery of validated evidence to Infrastructure TO.
• Maintain cloud-aligned continuous monitoring, including audit logs, cloud telemetry, and Prometheus/Grafana security metrics.
• Support Cloud + DSOP joint early design efforts; collaborate to integrate pipeline-aware cloud security.
• Validate IaC/CaC baselines (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) for secure, consistent cloud deployments and promotion gates.
• Provide cyber recommendations during CCB promotion evaluations.
• Offer WHY-based guidance and vector checks to Capability Providers and team members.

Skills

Cloud security

RMF/ATO

STIG/NIST

Jira/Xacta

SAST/DAST

Terraform/Ansible

Zero Trust

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

Jira

Xacta

ACAS

Nessus

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Argo CD

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2616492-OTHLOC-100000685974616

Location Beale AFB, CA, US

Date Posted 2026-09-03

Category Information Technology

Subcategory Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_HYBRID

Description

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force. We bring deep expertise in engineering, securing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies that support mission-critical operations. In partnership with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, SAIC supports programs that unify data, sensors, mission applications, cloud-based services, and emerging AI-enabled automation. These efforts empower warfighters with a decisive edge, transforming complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions when it matters most. As part of this team, you will help accelerate the integration, testing, security, and transition of new capabilities into operational use. You will work side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains-making a tangible and immediate impact on warfighter effectiveness.

Job Duties Include

• Build and secure multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Implement JSIG, NIST SP 800-53, STIG, and MLS/MILS baselines across Dev/Integration/Test cloud enclaves.
• Own RMF/ATO packages for cloud environments, producing SSP, POA&M, and full RMF evidence.
• Validate STIG, ACAS/Nessus, SAST/DAST, and container-security outputs prior to environment promotion.
• Perform functional validation of CP/External cyber artifacts; coordinate delivery of validated evidence to Infrastructure TO.
• Maintain cloud-aligned continuous monitoring, including audit logs, cloud telemetry, and Prometheus/Grafana security metrics.
• Support Cloud + DSOP joint early design efforts; collaborate to integrate pipeline-aware cloud security.
• Validate IaC/CaC baselines (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) for secure, consistent cloud deployments and promotion gates.
• Provide cyber recommendations during CCB promotion evaluations.
• Offer WHY-based guidance and vector checks to Capability Providers and team members.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Proven experience securing multi-classification cloud environments.
• Hands on experience performing STIG review/hardening, validating ACAS/Nessus outputs, and adjudicating SAST/DAST results.
• Experience maintaining RMF/ATO artifacts (SSP, POA&M, continuous monitoring evidence).
• Familiarity with Jira/Xacta workflows for RMF and vulnerability tracking.
• DoD 8140 aligned certifications CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications And Experience

• Experience architecting and securing hybrid cloud and MLS/MILS cross domain environments.
• Prior support to SCA assessments (finding remediation, documentation, assessor coordination).
• Knowledge of secure DevSecOps pipeline integration, including image signing, SBOM/SCA, and environment gate validation.

Desired Skills And Certifications

• Experience with advanced cyber assessment, scanning, and STIG automation tools.
• Experience with cloud IaC/CaC security tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Argo CD).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture, container hardening, and cloud security automation platforms.
• Strong documentation and communication skills aligned with RMF evidence and CMCC governance.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.