Principal Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Saic; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Colorado Springs seeks a Principal Cloud & DevSecOps Engineer to advance DoD-aligned cloud deployments within C2E AWS environments, integrating modern orchestration with secure DevSecOps pipelines for agile, reliable services.

Responsibilities include deploying cloud solutions, building secure CI/CD pipelines, enforcing RMF and STIGs, automating IaC with Terraform and CloudFormation, and ensuring cost, performance, and observability across multi-cloud operations.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance.
• 9+ years of relevant experience with degrees or equivalent.
• 5+ years in cloud engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with C2E cloud platforms, incl. AWS.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes and containerization (Docker, Helm).
• Deep expertise in IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline).
• Proven DevSecOps experience and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and SCAP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy cloud solutions in C2E environments, automating microservices and Kubernetes scaling.
• Establish secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools and GitOps workflows.
• Build IaC for multi-cloud deployments with DoD compliance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources, costs, and performance.
• Strengthen vulnerability management and automated remediation across pipelines.
• Collaborate with government partners and produce technical documentation.

Skills

Security-focused DevSecOps

Cloud architecture

CI/CD collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

PhD (related field)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Checkmarx

Snyk

SonarQube

Aqua Security

Prometheus

Elastic Stack (ELK)

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking aPrincipal Cloud & DevSecOps Engineer in Colorado Springs, COto support advanced cloud deployments intoC2E (Commercial Cloud Enterprise) AWSenvironments. As part of this role, you will work on the integration of modern cloud orchestration frameworks with secure DevSecOps pipelines, enabling agile, secure, and reliable cloud services tailored to DoD and mission-critical environments.

This effort will deliversecure cloud architecture,automated deployment pipelines, andsecurity compliance enforcementacross mission domains—bridging intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, combat applications, and command and control operations.

TheCloud & DSO Engineerwill collaborate closely with government, mission partners, and SAIC teams to design and implement secure cloud-native platforms capable of addressing evolving warfighter requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy Solutions in C2E Environments:Configure and deploy cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) to support rapid prototyping, automating the scaling of microservices, Kubernetes clusters, and infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Establish and Maintain Secure CI/CD Pipelines:Design and manage CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Snyk, SonarQube) and enable GitOps workflows for automated deployments.
• Implement Mission-Focused DevSecOps Solutions:Build infrastructure as code (IaC) for C2E multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance with DoD frameworks and deploying secure Kubernetes workloads.
• Manage Multi-Security Cloud Operations:Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources, performance, and costs within C2E environments, integrating logging and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Loki, Fluentd).
• Strengthen Security and Vulnerability Management:Apply DoD cybersecurity policies (e.g., STIGs, RMF), perform system hardening, vulnerability scans, and implement automated remediation across cloud pipelines.
• Collaboration and Documentation:Work with cross-functional teams to update cloud applications and produce technical documentation, system architectures, and pipeline guides.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen with an ActiveTS/SCI Clearance(must remain active).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with nine (9)+ years, Master’s with seven (7)+ years, or PhD with four (4)+ years of related experience OR years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience incloud engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience withC2E cloud platforms, including AWS.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes orchestrationand containerization tools: Docker, Helm, etc.
• Deep expertise inInfrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation.
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Proven track record implementingDevSecOps principlesand tools (e.g., Checkmarx, SonarQube, Aqua Security).
• Knowledge ofDoD cybersecurity frameworks, including implementation of RMF, STIGs, SCAP compliance.
• Experience with secure code development and vulnerability remediation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications:
  • AWS Solutions ArchitectorAWS DevOps Engineer – Professionalcertification.
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)orCertified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
  • Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)or equivalent.
• Expertise in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience managing cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Familiarity with on-prem cloud integration to hybrid solutions.
• Experience with modern observability frameworks, including Prometheus and Elastic Stack (ELK).

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