SAIC
Verified live 1d ago
Cloud Engineer
Brief overview
Scott AFB, ILIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
$80k–$120k/yrStated range
2+ yrsMinimum
Clearance requiredU.S. government
AWSAzureLinuxPowerShellBashITSM toolsCloud architectureApplication migrationAutomationScriptingSecurity complianceSystem optimizationConfiguration managementActive DirectoryGroup PolicySTIGsVirtualization
About the company
SAICsaic.com
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
Job description
Summary
SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join their team in supporting an IT Service Management effort for the U.S. Transportation Command located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The role involves providing strategic, technical, and hands-on cloud engineering expertise to support the operations, optimization, security, and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and systems.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and implement next-generation commercial cloud architectures with a focus on security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence
- Lead the migration, re-platforming, and integration of applications into cloud environments, focusing on modernization, automation, and process improvement
- Apply your expertise in tools such as AWS, Azure, Linux, scripting languages like PowerShell/bash, and ITSM tools to create efficiencies that enable mission success
- Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies (e.g., guidelines for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings)
- Take an active role in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex cloud/virtualization systems while keeping pace with technological advancements
- Conduct strategic analysis and provide actionable recommendations to maximize performance while minimizing costs
- Assist with configuration management, hardening system security controls, and leveraging Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards
- Operate as a trusted technical advisor, consulting senior leadership while showcasing your expertise on scalable cloud solutions in high-stakes, mission-critical environments
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) and 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Current certifications AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments
- IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
- Computing Environment Certification for Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.)
- Expertise in AWS GovCloud services and IL5/IL6 environments
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and proficiency in command-line administration
- PowerShell/Bash experience for scripting and automation
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures like STIGs
- Azure certifications preferred
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) and 2+ years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Current certifications AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments
- IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
- Computing Environment Certification for Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.)
- Expertise in AWS GovCloud services and IL5/IL6 environments
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and proficiency in command-line administration
- PowerShell/Bash experience for scripting and automation
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites and familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures like STIGs
Nice to Haves
- Azure certifications preferred
