Senior DoD Cloud Engineer - IL5/IL6 & AWS GovCloud

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

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. You will design, migrate, and optimize cloud architectures, leveraging AWS/Azure and ITSM tools to support USTRANSCOM operations under the MITS contract.

Requires 4+ years in cloud engineering, DoD clearance, and strong scripting (PowerShell/Bash). Expect collaboration with leadership on mission-critical cloud modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years in cloud engineering or IT systems.
• 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).
• Azure certifications preferred.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CLI administration.
• PowerShell/Bash scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and Active Directory forests.

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., 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

PowerShell/Bash scripting

Linux

Cloud engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA)

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Active Directory

ITSM tools

STIGs

Azure

Job description

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our team at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. You will design, migrate, and optimize cloud architectures, leveraging AWS/Azure and ITSM tools to support USTRANSCOM operations under the MITS contract.

Requires 4+ years in cloud engineering, DoD clearance, and strong scripting (PowerShell/Bash). Expect collaboration with leadership on mission-critical cloud modernization initiatives.