SAIC

Principal Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

SAIC$160K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance required.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering or related with 9+ years of experience; or Master's with 7+ years; or PhD with 4+ years; experience can substitute for degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience with AWS and C2E cloud platforms.
  • Proficient in Kubernetes orchestration and containerization tools.
  • Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI.
  • Proven experience with DevSecOps principles and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and deploy cloud environments (AWS, Azure) for rapid prototyping and scaling microservices.
  • Design and manage secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools for automated deployments.
  • Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for multi-cloud environments ensuring compliance with DoD frameworks.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources and performance in C2E environments.
  • Apply DoD cybersecurity policies, perform system hardening, and implement automated remediation in cloud pipelines.
  • Collaborate with teams to document cloud applications and technical architectures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in cutting-edge cloud technology for the DoD.
  • Collaborative work environment with government and mission partners.
  • Focus on implementing secure, mission-critical cloud solutions.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Principal Cloud & DevSecOps Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to support advanced cloud deployments into C2E (Commercial Cloud Enterprise) AWS environments. As part of this role, you will work on the integration of modern cloud orchestration frameworks with secure DevSecOps pipelines, enabling agile, secure, and reliable cloud services tailored to DoD and mission-critical environments.

This effort will deliver secure cloud architecture, automated deployment pipelines, and security compliance enforcement across mission domains-bridging intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, combat applications, and command and control operations.

The Cloud & DSO Engineer will collaborate closely with government, mission partners, and SAIC teams to design and implement secure cloud-native platforms capable of addressing evolving warfighter requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Deploy Solutions in C2E Environments: Configure and deploy cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) to support rapid prototyping, automating the scaling of microservices, Kubernetes clusters, and infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
  • Establish and Maintain Secure CI/CD Pipelines: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Snyk, SonarQube) and enable GitOps workflows for automated deployments.
  • Implement Mission-Focused DevSecOps Solutions: Build infrastructure as code (IaC) for C2E multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance with DoD frameworks and deploying secure Kubernetes workloads.
  • Manage Multi-Security Cloud Operations: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources, performance, and costs within C2E environments, integrating logging and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Loki, Fluentd).
  • Strengthen Security and Vulnerability Management: Apply DoD cybersecurity policies (e.g., STIGs, RMF), perform system hardening, vulnerability scans, and implement automated remediation across cloud pipelines.
  • Collaboration and Documentation: Work with cross-functional teams to update cloud applications and produce technical documentation, system architectures, and pipeline guides.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. citizen with an Active TS/SCI Clearance (must remain active).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with nine (9)+ years, Master's with seven (7)+ years, or PhD with four (4)+ years of related experience OR years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Experience with C2E cloud platforms, including AWS.
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes orchestration and containerization tools: Docker, Helm, etc.
  • Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation.
  • Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Proven track record implementing DevSecOps principles and tools (e.g., Checkmarx, SonarQube, Aqua Security).
  • Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including implementation of RMF, STIGs, SCAP compliance.
  • Experience with secure code development and vulnerability remediation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certifications:
    • AWS Solutions Architect or AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional certification.
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
    • Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) or equivalent.
  • Expertise in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
  • Experience managing cross-domain solutions (CDS).
  • Familiarity with on-prem cloud integration to hybrid solutions.
  • Experience with modern observability frameworks, including Prometheus and Elastic Stack (ELK).

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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