Principal Cloud Computing Engineer

SAIC; Texas; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Cloud Computing Engineer Principal to lead Azure-based migration work for VA programs in a fully remote role. You will design architectures, automate CI/CD pipelines, and enforce cloud security and governance across multi-subscription environments.

Ideal candidates have extensive Azure experience and a proven ability to mentor others while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS controls.

Responsibilities

• Design data flow, cloud, transition, and high-level architecture diagrams for Cloud Infrastructure.
• Develop and operate CI/CD automation technologies.
• Manage cloud permissions and security configurations across environments.
• Implement monitoring to ensure performance and policy compliance.
• Provide cloud support for VAEC Azure GovCloud environments and VA environments.

Skills

Cloud architecture

DevOps mindset

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s + 20y experience or Master’s + 10y

Tools

Azure

Azure DevOps

Azure Monitor

ARM Templates

Kubernetes

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2617907
Location Remote Work, TX, US
Date Posted 2026-10-14
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Cloud Comp Engr
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel No
Minimum Clearance Required None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Computing Engineer Principal to join a high-performance team that is spearheading our customers (VA) migration to the cloud. Tremendous growth opportunity working within cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. Looking for an engineer who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description

• Create data flow diagrams, cloud diagrams, transition diagrams, and high-level architecture diagrams on Cloud Infrastructure, applications, and systems.
• Design, develop, deploy, and operate automation technologies for continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD).
• Manage and control permissions in the cloud service provider for each cloud application, storage, and service being hosted.
• Implement, manage, and design monitoring capabilities for cloud architecture and cloud-hosted systems and applications to ensure optimal performance and compliance with VA and Federal policies.
• Provide customer-focused support for Product lines and Services, including setup, configuration, and provisioning of VAEC environments.
• Provide cloud support services for systems and applications in the VAEC Azure (GovCloud) environments, ensuring compliance with VIP development, release, and documentation requirements.
• Adopt a DevOps mindset with an understanding of CI/CD practices and tooling.
• Provide Cloud Security Provider Documentation.
• Design VAEC/cloud-hosted solutions and address cloud-readiness gaps.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s and 20 years’ experience or master's degree and 10 years in computer science, systems engineering, cloud engineering or related technical discipline.
• Advanced Azure certifications are preferred, such as
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure Security Engineer Associate

Experience

• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.

Requirements

• Expertise in core Azure services such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
• Experience with Azure security practices and services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Azure DDoS Protection, and Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Proficiency with Azure networking components such as VNet Peering, Azure ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Endpoints, and Azure Load Balancer.
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructures.
• Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management, FinOps practices, budgeting, tagging strategies, and resource optimization using Azure Cost Management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or JavaScript/Node.js for automation and cloud operations.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM Templates, Ansible, and GitOps methodologies.
• Proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Azure Activity Log, and third-party tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic.
• Experience optimizing performance, availability, and resiliency of Azure resources and services.
• Strong understanding of Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
• Experience implementing encryption, key management, secrets management, and identity solutions using Azure Key Vault, customer-managed keys, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of Azure database services including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database for MySQL.
• Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices including Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps, and Kubernetes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud platform issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing competing priorities, and meeting project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, operational excellence, and data integrity.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to cloud architecture governance.
• Experience leading complex cloud modernization, migration, and transformation initiatives while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to provide on-call support and participate in operational response activities when required.
• Strong documentation skills for architecture, operational procedures, security controls, and system configurations.
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure system stability, security, and data integrity.
• Capability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to be on call for emergency support and maintenance when required.
• Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging Azure technologies, tools, and industry trends.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Target salary range $100,001 - $140,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.