Hiring: Cloud Engineer Company: SAIC Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:58:39 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Ansible, Azure, CI/CD, CloudFormation, Configuration Management, Docker, EKS, Encryption, FedRAMP, GCP, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, IAM, IaC, Infrastructure as Code, Jenkins, Jira, Kubernetes, Linux, Microservices, OpenShift, Serverless, Terraform About the job Experience: •9+ years relevant cloud engineering experience. Required Skills: •SAIC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to join our Department of the Air Force Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2) Lead Systems Integrator (LSI) Team. This position will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions to support customer-specific mission needs. •This is a hybrid position with onsite requirements at the Rosslyn, VA facility which will be moving to Crystal City. •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. Qualifications: •Active TS/SCI or SCI eligible. •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. •Applied hands-on capability in AWS cloud services and tools. •Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and methods (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible). •Knowledge of container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, EKS, AKS). •Strong expertise in Linux and/or Windows system administration in conjunction with cloud platforms. •Knowledge and implementation of CI/CD best practices using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. •Knowledge of Agile software development and tools such as JIRA. •Industry-specific certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional). •Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Compensation: •$160,001 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!