Mission-Critical Cloud Engineer — DoD GovCloud

SAIC; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 80,001 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a skilled Cloud Engineer to support USTRANSCOM ITSM at Scott AFB, Illinois. Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures, migrate apps, and enforce DoD cloud policy to enable mission-critical operations.

This role requires DoD Secret clearance, AWS/Azure expertise, RHEL, scripting, ITSM familiarity, and strong communication to collaborate with leadership on scalable cloud solutions for high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) and 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments.
• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).
• Computing Environment Certification for Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.). Azure certifications preferred.
• Expertise in AWS GovCloud services and IL5/IL6 environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and proficiency in command-line administration.
• PowerShell/Bash experience for scripting and automation.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures like STIGs.
• This project-oriented role also values individuals with excellent communication skills who thrive in collaborative, multifaceted environments focused on high‑level mission success.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement next-generation commercial cloud architectures with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
• Lead the migration, re-platforming, and integration of applications into cloud environments, focusing on modernization, automation, and process improvement.
• Apply your expertise in tools such as AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting languages like PowerShell/bash, and ITSM tools to create efficiencies that enable mission success.
• Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies (e.g., guidelines for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings).
• Take an active role in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex cloud/virtualization systems while keeping pace with technological advancements.
• Conduct strategic analysis and provide actionable recommendations to maximize performance while minimizing costs.
• Assist with configuration management, hardening system security controls, and leveraging Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards.
• Operate as a trusted technical advisor, consulting senior leadership while showcasing your expertise on scalable cloud solutions in high‑stakes, mission‑critical environments.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA)

Tools

AWS

Azure

RHEL

Active Directory

STIGs

Job description

SAIC seeks a skilled Cloud Engineer to support USTRANSCOM ITSM at Scott AFB, Illinois. Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures, migrate apps, and enforce DoD cloud policy to enable mission-critical operations.

This role requires DoD Secret clearance, AWS/Azure expertise, RHEL, scripting, ITSM familiarity, and strong communication to collaborate with leadership on scalable cloud solutions for high-stakes environments.