Senior Cloud Architect - DoD Security & Modernization

Saic; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Architect to support USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB in Illinois. The role involves leading cloud architecture efforts, designing secure, scalable solutions, and migrating complex environments to multi-cloud platforms. Active DoD clearance and extensive cloud experience required.

The position emphasizes security, system modernization, and collaboration with program staff to deliver mission-critical IT services. Willingness to provide after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on development of cloud solution architectures.
• Plan, design, and manage migration and operation of complex cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud offerings adhere to DoD policy and guidelines.
• Develop testing for cloud and virtualization systems.
• Evaluate new cloud/virtualization technologies to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

Security

DevOps

Scripting (PowerShell Bash)

ITSM

CI/CD

CloudSecurity

DoD compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Git

YAML

CloudFormation

EC2 Image Builder

SSM documents (JSON/YAML)

VDI on AWS

Azure Active Directory

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Architect to support USTRANSCOM at Scott AFB in Illinois. The role involves leading cloud architecture efforts, designing secure, scalable solutions, and migrating complex environments to multi-cloud platforms. Active DoD clearance and extensive cloud experience required.

The position emphasizes security, system modernization, and collaboration with program staff to deliver mission-critical IT services. Willingness to provide after-hours support as needed.