Senior Cloud Engineer

SAIC•Scott Afb, IL

15h•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 is part of the MITS (Managed Information Technology Services) contract and provides strategic, technical, and hands-on cloud engineering support to TCJ6, USTRANSCOM’s Command, Control, Communications & Cyber Systems Directorate. The engineer will support the operations, optimization, security, and modernization of mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and systems. The position focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable, resilient commercial cloud architectures; migrating, re-platforming, and integrating applications; and using cloud, Linux, scripting, and ITSM tools to improve operations. The engineer will help ensure compliance with DoD cloud policies, including guidance for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings, and will test, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud and virtualization systems. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with possible support for emergencies or planned after-hours events. The role is on-site at Scott Air Force Base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) and at least 4 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 command-line administration.
PowerShell or Bash scripting and automation experience.
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 work collaboratively in 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 migration, re-platforming, and integration of applications into cloud environments, focusing on modernization, automation, and process improvement.
Use AWS, Azure, Linux, PowerShell or Bash, and ITSM tools to create operational efficiencies.
Ensure adherence to DoD cloud computing policies, including guidance for IL5/IL6 Commercial Cloud Service Offerings.
Test, troubleshoot, and optimize complex cloud and virtualization systems.
Conduct strategic analysis and provide recommendations to maximize performance while minimizing costs.
Assist with configuration management and hardening system security controls.
Use Active Directory forests, Group Policies, and STIGs to enforce compliance standards.
Consult senior leadership as a technical advisor on scalable cloud solutions in mission-critical environments.
Support response efforts during emergencies or planned after-hours events when needed.