Senior Platform Engineer (OpAI)

SAIC · San Diego

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.

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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