Cloud Platform Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to design, deploy, automate, and sustain cloud platforms and developer services that enable Capability Providers to develop, integrate, test, and deploy mission applications. The role works with Cloud, DevSecOps (DSOP), Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to build the infrastructure, automation, and platform services needed to deliver operational capabilities to the warfighter. The successful candidate performs hands-on engineering across cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), deployment automation, and Platform Delivery Services (PDS). The engineer helps build and operate environments used by developers, integrators, and testers while improving platform reliability, developer self-service, and software delivery effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five or more years of related experience; or a master's degree and three or more years of related experience; or an 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist developers, integrators, and testers with onboarding, platform troubleshooting, and improving software delivery workflows.
Perform platform administration, 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.