Senior Platform Engineer (OpAI)

SAIC is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer. As a Senior Platform Engineer

supporting Naval Operational Architecture, you will play a critical role in

operationalizing AI for next-generation naval platforms and systems. You’ll

focus on building and managing secure, scalable cloud-based environments to

support advanced analytics, AI/ML workloads, and autonomous systems. This

position involves hands-on engineering with cutting-edge technologies, close

collaboration with cross-functional teams, and direct support of

mission-critical DoD capabilities. Your work will directly enhance the

warfighter’s ability to execute distributed maritime operations and maintain

tactical superiority.

In this role, you’ll contribute to Naval Operational Architecture, working

alongside engineers and operators to deliver resilient, forward-leaning

solutions in support of national defense.

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE IN SAN DIEGO, CA WITH UP TO 15% OF TRAVEL INVOLVED

JOB DUTIES:

* Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud

environments.

* Configure and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and

OpenShift.

* Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or

CloudFormation.

* Support secure data flow across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with

DoD cybersecurity standards and STIG requirements.

* Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to streamline deployment pipelines and

container management.

* Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and

cost-effectiveness.

* Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within cloud, networking, and

containerized environments.

* Partner with AI/ML engineers and software developers to deploy and integrate

advanced analytics platforms and tools.

* Maintain detailed technical documentation to support system operations and

compliance.

* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team

members.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related

STEM field and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve

(12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more

experience

* Must be a U.S. Citizen

* Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance to start

* Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start

* Experience working as a cloud engineer, cloud administrator, cloud

architecture, DevOps engineer, IT Specialist, platform engineer, site

reliability engineer, release engineer, systems administrator, systems

engineer, or similar role.

* Strong knowledge of either cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or

containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

* Some proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation

tasks.

* Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for

configuration management.

* Some proficiency with Linux system administration.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team

environment.

* Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for platform

security.

Ability to transport/move heavy equipment (50lbs) on planes and ships.

DESIRED SKILLS:

* Knowledge of advanced networking topics, e.g, VPCs, TCP/IP, TLS, etc.

* Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous

deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.

* Experience with monitoring and logging tools for platform health and

performance, e.g,. CloudWatch,

* Grafana, or Elasticsearch.

* OpenShift or Kubernetes

* Airflow

* Kafka

* RabbitMQ

* Apache

* Kibana

* Adapting open-source products to work with GovCloud

* Domino Data Labs

* Tobias

* Fiddler

* Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as CloudWatch or Grafana

* Experience supporting government or military organizations

* Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes

Administrator (CKA), or Security+ strongly preferred.

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/].