Cloud Engineer

SAIC · Chantilly

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.

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.

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. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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