Senior Cloud Engineer – DoD GovCloud & Automation

SAIC; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting USTRANSCOM ITSM efforts. You will design, secure, and optimize cloud architectures, lead migration and modernization across platforms, and drive scalable, secure solutions for mission-critical systems.

You’ll work with AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting (PowerShell/Bash), and ITSM tools, ensuring compliance with DoD cloud policies for IL5/IL6 environments while collaborating with leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) and 4+ 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 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.
• Excellent communication skills 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.

Skills

Cloud engineering

Security compliance

Automation scripting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

ITSM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AWS GovCloud

RHEL

Azure

PowerShell/Bash

Job description

SAIC is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, supporting USTRANSCOM ITSM efforts. You will design, secure, and optimize cloud architectures, lead migration and modernization across platforms, and drive scalable, secure solutions for mission-critical systems.

You’ll work with AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting (PowerShell/Bash), and ITSM tools, ensuring compliance with DoD cloud policies for IL5/IL6 environments while collaborating with leadership to