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SAIC · 2 days ago

Cloud Engineer

Scott AFB, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join their team in supporting an IT Service Management effort for the U.S. Transportation Command. The role involves providing strategic, technical, and hands-on cloud engineering expertise to support the operations, optimization, security, and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and systems.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and implement next-generation commercial cloud architectures with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence

Lead the migration, re-platforming, and integration of applications into cloud environments, focusing on modernization, automation, and process improvement

Apply your expertise in tools such as AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting languages like PowerShell/bash, and ITSM tools to create efficiencies that enable mission success

Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies (e.g., guidelines for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings)

Take an active role in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex cloud/virtualization systems while keeping pace with technological advancements

Conduct strategic analysis and provide actionable recommendations to maximize performance while minimizing costs

Assist with configuration management, hardening system security controls, and leveraging Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards

Operate as a trusted technical advisor, consulting senior leadership while showcasing your expertise on scalable cloud solutions in high-stakes, mission-critical environments

Qualification

AWS Cloud Engineer CertificationCloud engineering experienceAWS GovCloud servicesIAT Level II certificationRed Hat Enterprise LinuxPowerShell/Bash scriptingIT Service Management (ITSM)Communication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) and 4+ years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Current certifications: AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments

IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)

Computing Environment Certification for Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.). Azure certifications preferred

Expertise in AWS GovCloud services and IL5/IL6 environments

Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and proficiency in command-line administration

PowerShell/Bash experience for scripting and automation

Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures like STIGs