Title: Cloud Engineer Job ID: 2614295 Location: Chantilly, VA, United States Job Description: Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge-turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance 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 CMCC 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. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. 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.

• Support security configuration and monitoring across AWS • Perform secure configuration reviews covering IAM, network security, logging, and monitoring • Identify misconfigurations and provide remediation guidance aligned with security best practices • Monitor and triage CSPM alerts and findings • Conduct risk analysis of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations • Support remediation efforts and validate corrective actions • Maintain dashboards and security posture reporting metrics • Monitor and analyze EDR alerts and threats • Support containment, investigation, and escalation processes • Assist in incident response (IR) activities and documentation • Perform alert monitoring, prioritization, and triage across cloud, endpoint, and email systems • Tune detection rules to reduce false positives and improve efficiency • Ensure timely response aligned with SLAs and security procedures • Implement security best practices including least privilege IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management • Align cloud environments with compliance and security standards • Recommend continuous improvements to overall security posture • Develop automation scripts using Python

• Handles advanced engineering escalations tied to cloud-connected endpoint services • Device enrollment, authentication failures, endpoint compliance, asset/device reconciliation, telemetry gaps • Service Desk runbook transfer • Bridge tickets into engineering remediation

• Own the architecture for cloud-native data platforms, including Lakehouse designs (Delta Lake, Iceberg, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric) that support reporting, analytics, and BI • Design scalable data models supporting enterprise platforms, including ERP, financial, operational, and project management systems • Lead modernization initiatives for legacy data environments, including migration strategy, data mapping/transformation, reconciliation, and cutover to production • Build frameworks for real-time and near real-time data ingestion and processing, alongside batch pipelines (ELT/ETL) • Drive decisions across storage, orchestration, data quality, reliability, and performance • Define semantic data models that enable self-service analytics and consistent reporting, in coordination with data governance, metadata management, and master data management (MDM) standards • Partner with business and technical stakeholders across functional areas to prioritize requirements and translate them into architectural decisions • Support secure, governed data access in coordination with Identity and Access Management (IAM) teams • Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and identify opportunities to apply them within the data ecosystem; help shape the long-term technical roadmap • Mentor junior architects and data management staff, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language for technical and non-technical audiences alike