Cloud Platform Engineer

SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force. Working alongside operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government stakeholders, SAIC helps accelerate the delivery of interoperable capabilities that enhance mission effectiveness.

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, deploy, automate, and sustain the cloud platforms and developer services that enable Capability Providers to develop, integrate, test, and deploy mission applications. This role works closely with Cloud, DevSecOps (DSOP), Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to build the infrastructure, automation, and platform services required to rapidly deliver operational capabilities to the warfighter.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on engineering across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployment automation, and Platform Delivery Services (PDS). This individual will help build and operate the environments used by developers, integrators, and testers while improving platform reliability, developer self-service, and software delivery effectiveness.

Job Duties Include: 

• Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments supporting development, integration, testing, and operational activities.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD.
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure, including RKE2 clusters, container platforms, Platform Delivery Services (PDS), and supporting developer services.
• Develop automation and self-service capabilities that improve deployment consistency, platform stability, developer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Support provisioning and sustainment of development, integration, test, and ephemeral environments used by Capability Providers.
• Provide direct support to developers, integrators, and testers by assisting with onboarding, troubleshooting platform issues, and improving software delivery workflows.
• Perform platform administration activities including user support, account management, patching, system maintenance, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and deployment activities in partnership with DSOP, Software, Integration, and Cyber teams.
• Support classified cloud environments, MLS/MILS architectures, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), and secure data movement requirements.
• Document platform architectures, deployment processes, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of related experience; OR Master's degree and three (3) years or more of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and hands-on cloud, automation, or DevSecOps experience.
• TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification.
  Experience supporting classified cloud environments within DoD or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, virtualization, or Kubernetes-based environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, or similar tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, RKE2, containers, Docker, Podman, or container orchestration technologies.
• Experience supporting Git-based workflows and source control platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience troubleshooting Linux systems, cloud infrastructure, and deployment automation issues. 

Desired Qualifications and Experience
 

• Experience with GitLab, Gitea, Argo CD, Jenkins, or similar DevSecOps platforms.
  Experience building developer environments, self-service platforms, internal developer platforms, or platform engineering capabilities.
• Experience supporting MLS/MILS architectures, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), secure data transfer, or multi-classification environments.
• Experience with STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, Zero Trust concepts, or cybersecurity automation.
• Experience supporting certificate authorities, PKI, identity services, networking, or platform security capabilities.