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# Cloud Engineer SME

- **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Deployment, Pulumi, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-cloud-engineer-sme-53233584

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
 * 18+ years of related experience
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | GCP
 * Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
 * Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell
 * Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
 * Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
 * Knowledge of database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL)

## Description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer SME to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions that support our organization's technical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

 * Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 * Develop and implement cloud architecture strategies aligned with business goals
 * Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
 * Monitor cloud systems for performance, availability, and security
 * Manage cloud costs and optimize resource utilization
 * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
 * Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams
 * Ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations
 * Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues
 * Maintain documentation for cloud architecture and processes
 * Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (4 years experience in lieu of degree)
 * 18+ years of related experience
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship
 * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Proficiency in cloud platforms: AWS | Azure | GCP
 * Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
 * Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell
 * Experience with IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
 * Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
 * Knowledge of database services (RDS, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL)

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.