Cloud Platform Engineer

SAIC

. Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments supporting development, integration, testing, and operational activities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining secure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code and automation technologies. Proficient in supporting classified cloud environments and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enhance operational efficiency and developer experience.

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Infrastructure As CodeTerraformKubernetesDoD 8140 Cybersecurity CertificationCI/CD Pipeline Development

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructureAutomation TechnologiesLinux TroubleshootingContainer OrchestrationDeployment Automation

Soft Skills

User SupportTroubleshootingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

PowerShellAnsibleHelmArgo CDGit

Certifications & Qualifications

TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8140 Cybersecurity Certification

Industry Keywords

Classified Cloud EnvironmentsDevSecOpsCross Domain SolutionsMLS/MILS ArchitecturesZero Trust Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid-cloud environments supporting development, integration, testing, and operational activities
Implement Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code using Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD
Deploy and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure, including RKE2 clusters, container platforms, Platform Delivery Services, and supporting developer services
Develop automation and self-service capabilities to 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
Support developers, integrators, and testers with onboarding, platform troubleshooting, and 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 with DSOP, Software, Integration, and Cyber teams
Support classified cloud environments, MLS/MILS architectures, Cross Domain Solutions, and secure data movement requirements
Document platform architectures, deployment processes, configuration baselines, and operational procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

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