Cloud Engineer

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities

across the Department of the Air Force. We bring deep expertise in engineering,

securing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies that support mission-critical

operations. In partnership with the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for

Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, SAIC supports programs that unify data,

sensors, mission applications, cloud-based services, and emerging AI-enabled

automation. These efforts empower warfighters with a decisive edge, transforming

complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions when

it matters most. As part of this team, you will help accelerate the integration,

testing, security, and transition of new capabilities into operational use. You

will work side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and

government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This

role offers the opportunity to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides,

and acts across all domains—making a tangible and immediate impact on warfighter

effectiveness.

The Junior Cloud Engineer will support cloud environment provisioning,

configuration, monitoring, and readiness across development, test, experimental,

and operational tiers. This position works under the guidance of Cloud SME to

help develop hybrid cloud environments, assist in infrastructure automation, and

ensure consistent and secure deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• emphasize
• hands‑on execution, learning, and reliable support.
• Job Duties include:
• * Support deployment and maintenance of secure hybrid cloud environments.
• * Assist in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code
• (CaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD to maintain consistent
• configurations.
• * Execute cloud automation tasks supporting CI/CD integration, basic resource
• provisioning, and container orchestration under senior oversight.
• * Support secure data flow validation, network configuration checks, and
• adherence to MLS/MILS and CMCC security requirements.
• * Help build and maintain cloud test environments by supporting configuration,
• monitoring, and incident response activities.
• * Collaborate with DSOP, Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to maintain
• pipeline readiness, assist with STIG compliance actions, and support
• vulnerability scanning workflows.
• * Document environment changes, maintain status of cloud configuration items,
• and support environment readiness checks for deployments.
• * Identify opportunities for improved automation, stability, or performance.
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Typical Education and Experience:
• * Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of IT, cloud, DevSecOps, or systems engineering
• experience;
• OR equivalent combination of education and hands on cloud/automation
• experience.
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
• * DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications.
• * Experience supporting cloud or containerized environments (Kubernetes,
• Docker/Podman).
• * Hands-on familiarity with IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and
• Git-based workflows.
• * Understanding of DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins,
• Bitbucket), and cloud automation fundamentals.
• * Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, Linux-based systems, and
• container runtime issues.
• * Awareness of security practices such as STIG hardening, vulnerability
• scanning, Zero Trust, or MLS/MILS concepts.
• Desired Qualifications and Experience:
• * Experience in DoD cloud environments.
• * Exposure to network or security operations workflows.
• * Familiarity with cloud or cybersecurity automation tools.
• Desired Skills and Certifications:
• * Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, Zero Trust, and modern source
• control tools (Git/Bitbucket).
• * Basic understanding of multi-layer security and cross-domain solution
• workflows.
• * Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration habits.
• SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] 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.
• We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and
• inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered
• in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For
• more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news,
• please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].