Cloud Engineer

SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Department of the Air Force Integrated Fires Command and Control (DIFC2) Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team.  This position will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions to support customer-specific mission needs.  The Cloud Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud platforms that enable critical operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  This role requires technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), a strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams to meet operational and project-driven objectives.

This position is ONSITE in Reston, VA.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy cloud-based solutions in support of customer-specific applications.
• Develop and implement cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, hybrid, and re-platforming approaches.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise goals and security policies.
• Configure and manage virtual machines, serverless architecture, containers, and storage within hybrid environments.
• Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance, cost, and security concerns in cloud assets.
• Design solutions with a focus on security (zero-trust, encryption, IAM) and compliance with customer and industry standards (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, DoD requirements).
• Manage identity and access management (IAM) controls, role-based policies, and threat detection tools.
• Perform vulnerability and patch management for cloud resources.
• Coordinate with internal DevOps, software engineers, and mission stakeholders to meet technical and operational challenges.
• Provide ongoing system documentation, knowledge transfer, and training to ensure smooth cloud adoption.
• Deliver technical advice and best practices to customers to ensure mission success in cloud modernization efforts.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-native application architectures.
• Manage containerized workloads using tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.

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 modernize and enable critical national imperatives.