Cloud Engineer Job ID: 2618408 Location: Washington, DC, United States Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Public Trust Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust Potential for Remote Work: Remote Benefits: Click here Share:

Job Description

Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions that support our organization's technical and business objectives. Key Responsibilities - Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies aligned with business goals - Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible - Monitor cloud systems for performance, availability, and security - Manage cloud costs and optimize resource utilization - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment - Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams - Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations - Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues - Maintain documentation for cloud architecture and processes - Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree) - 5+ years of related experience - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship - Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | GCP - Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) - Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) - Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell - Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi - Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) - Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments - Knowledge of database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL) Desired - Cloud certifications such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) Google Professional Cloud Architect - Experience with microservices architecture - Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) - Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) - Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments

Compensation

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modern