Senior Cloud Engineer

SAIC•Scott AFB, IL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to support an IT Service Management (ITSM) effort for U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. The role supports the MITS (Managed Information Technology Services) contract and TCJ6, USTRANSCOM’s Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate. The position provides strategic, technical, and hands-on cloud engineering expertise for the operations, optimization, security, and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and systems. The engineer will design and implement secure, scalable, resilient commercial cloud architectures; lead application migrations and modernization; and apply cloud, Linux, scripting, and ITSM expertise in support of mission success. The role also includes ensuring alignment with DoD cloud policies, analyzing performance and cost, advising leadership, and supporting testing, troubleshooting, configuration management, security hardening, and compliance. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with opportunities to support response efforts during emergencies or planned after-hours events. The work is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) and 4 or more years of experience in cloud engineering, IT systems, or related fields.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Current AWS Cloud Engineer Certification and experience operating AWS environments.
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, CECCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.
Computing Environment Certification for cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle.
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 or Bash experience for scripting and automation.
Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) tool suites.
Familiarity with Active Directory forests, enclave domain systems, and security measures such as STIGs.
Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in collaborative, multifaceted environments.

Nice To Haves

Azure certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and implement commercial cloud architectures focused on security, scalability, resiliency, and operational excellence.
Lead application migration, re-platforming, and integration into cloud environments, emphasizing modernization, automation, and process improvement.
Use AWS, Azure, Linux, PowerShell or Bash, and ITSM tools to create efficiencies that support mission success.
Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies, including guidelines for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings.
Test, troubleshoot, and optimize complex cloud and 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 and hardening system security controls.
Leverage Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and consult senior leadership on scalable cloud solutions in mission-critical environments.
Support response efforts during emergencies or planned after-hours events.