Chief Cloud Computing Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Chief Cloud Computing Engineer to support the Navy’s mission-critical initiative to achieve seamless, distributed maritime operations. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that enables data-driven decision-making and continuous delivery of mission-critical capabilities across domains. You will work closely with Navy stakeholders, software teams, and cybersecurity personnel to integrate modern cloud-native technologies that support resilient operations across land, sea, air, space, and cyber environments. This is a remote role that will require travel between California and Hawaii. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Design and deploy secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architecture (primarily AWS and Azure) to support Department of Defense (DoD) mission systems.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Configure and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Enforce cloud security best practices, including role-based access control, encryption, and compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Support containerized application deployment using Kubernetes, Docker, and orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and support mission-driven development environments.
• Write and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, user guides, and system configurations.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience engineering solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)).
• 5+ years of hands-on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, including secure configuration, patch management, PKI, system hardening, and integration with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance after start.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and identity and access management (IAM).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Experience with GitOps and DevSecOps tools and methodologies (e.g., Argo CD, Flux, Terraform, Tekton, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud-native services such as Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), Application Load Balancers (ALBs), Route 53, EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, Azure Functions, Secrets Manager, etc.
• Familiarity with container orchestration platforms and container security best practices.
• Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate across disciplines in fast-paced teams.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes) preferred.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, Network+, or SATCOM industry certifications) are a plus.
• Experience supporting DoD or other federal cloud migrations or deployments.
• Knowledge of DoD compliance frameworks (e.g., Impact Level 5/6 (IL5/6), RMF, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)).
• 2Experience with OpenShift or hybrid edge/cloud environments.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator, Azure Administrator, Red Hat OpenShift (EX280), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Zabbix, Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor.

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.