Principal Cloud Engineer – FinOps

SAIC

. Plan and execute cloud migration and modernization efforts with minimal operational disruption .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cloud migration, architecture design, and multi-cloud management, with a strong focus on compliance and security. Proficient in developing cloud-native applications and implementing Infrastructure as Code practices to optimize cloud operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cloud Migration PlanningMulti-Cloud Environment ManagementInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)DevSecOps Pipeline IntegrationFinOps Cost Optimization

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Hard Skills

Cloud Architecture DesignCloud-Native Application DevelopmentScripting and Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Cloud Networking (VPCs, VPNs, Load Balancers)Tenant Management and Account Provisioning

Tools & Technologies

AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)DockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectOracle Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

Industry Keywords

Federal Compliance StandardsCloud Landing ZonesAgile/ScrumDevSecOpsFinancial Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDNSDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaJenkinsKubernetesMicroservicesOraclePrometheusPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute cloud migration and modernization efforts with minimal operational disruption
Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures aligned with mission requirements and federal compliance standards
Support and manage multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud, and on-premises infrastructure
Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architectures
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Pulumi
Collaborate with security teams on Authority to Operate processes
Provision, monitor, and manage compute, storage, networking, and identity services
Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security using tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines through DevSecOps workflows in classified and unclassified environments
Establish and maintain secure, compliant, repeatable Cloud Landing Zones
Support enterprise-grade account provisioning and tenant management across cloud platforms and organizational units
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery
Apply FinOps cost optimization practices and support billing management and financial governance across cloud tenants
Deliver tailored cloud solutions for Civilian, Federal, DoD, Space, Intel, and Commercial mission partners
Provide technical guidance and documentation supporting cloud operations, governance, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years or more experience, or Master’s degree and 7 years
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
Candidates must have the ability to get a secret clearance
Experience with FinOps KION
3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or infrastructure roles
Proficiency in one or more major cloud platforms: AWS or Microsoft Azure
Experience with enterprise-grade tenant management and account provisioning across multi-cloud environments
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
Understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, VPNs, load balancers, DNS, and firewall configurations
Familiarity with FinOps practices, cloud billing management, and financial governance across cloud platforms and FinOps tools (Apptio/Kion)
Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
Preferred: experience designing and deploying Cloud Landing Zones using AWS Control Tower, Azure Landing Zone frameworks, or equivalent
Preferred: familiarity with hybrid cloud connectivity solutions, including AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway
Preferred: experience supporting or detailed knowledge of federal or DoD cloud environments at IL2, IL4, IL5, and/or IL6 authorization levels
Preferred: demonstrated experience with cloud cost optimization, chargeback/showback models, and FinOps tooling
Preferred: experience managing multi-tenant cloud environments and enforcing governance policies across organizational accounts
Preferred: familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch
Preferred: one or more relevant cloud certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or FinOps Certified Practitioner

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Remote work arrangement
FinOps Foundation-aligned cost optimization practices
End-to-end billing management and financial governance
Enterprise-grade account provisioning and tenant management
Opportunity to support mission-critical national security and government modernization initiatives