SAIC

Principal Cloud Engineer

SAIC$130K — $155K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 7 years; or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Interim secret clearance required to start.
  • U.S. citizenship mandatory for applicants.
  • Terraform certification (Terraform Associate+) preferred.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate+ certification required.
  • Kubernetes certification (CKAD/CKS/CKA) is essential.
  • Proximity to a SIPR facility is advantageous, though not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design scalable multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Lead the technical implementation of engineering roadmaps in alignment with business goals.
  • Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, performance, and reliability issues as the primary contact for escalations.
  • Establish and promote standards for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD practices, and security protocols within the organization.
  • Mentor both senior and mid-level engineers and conduct design reviews to elevate technical standards.
  • Manage the availability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of core cloud platforms with full accountability.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and decisions regarding vendors and long-term platform investments.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within program engineering teams for cohesive technical direction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment requiring on-site presence 1-4 days weekly.
  • Opportunities for professional development through mentoring and coaching.
  • Work on cutting-edge technologies in cloud engineering and infrastructure.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and influence over strategic initiatives.
  • Access to cross-functional collaboration, enhancing exposure to various engineering programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We're looking for a Principal Cloud Engineer to serve as a senior technical anchor within STG Delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has "been there" architecturally and operationally - someone who can design for scale, mentor engineers across the org, and drive complex cloud initiatives from whiteboard to production. You'll work closely with senior engineers and architects from programs across the org to standardize, shape, and scale our cloud infrastructure/IT efforts across the organization. This opportunity is a Hybrid role and candidates must go onsite 1-4 days a week. Candidates must sit within the Saint Agustin FL area.

What You'll Do
  • Architect at scale - Design and evolve multi-cloud/hybrid infrastructure patterns that balance reliability, security, cost, and velocity.
  • Lead technical delivery - Partner with program leadership of assigned program to translate business priorities into concrete engineering roadmaps and execution plans.
  • Solve the hard problems - Act as the escalation point for the most complex infrastructure, performance, and reliability challenges across the org.
  • Drive standards and best practices - Establish and evangelize infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, observability, and security patterns that other teams adopt org-wide.
  • Mentor and multiply - Coach senior and mid-level engineers, conduct design reviews, and raise the technical bar across STG Delivery.
  • Own critical systems - Take end-to-end accountability for the availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of core cloud platforms.
  • Influence strategy - Provide technical input into planning cycles, vendor/tooling decisions, and long-term platform investments.
  • Bridge silos - Collaborate cross-functionally with program engineering orgs within SAIC to ensure cohesive technical direction.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience. Masters and 7 years. 4 additional years can be used in lieu of a degree.
  • Interim secret clearance to start
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
  • Terraform-related certification (Terraform Associate+)
  • AWS solutions architecture track certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate+)
  • Kubernetes-related certification (CKAD/CKS/CKA)
  • Proximity and ready access to a SIPR facility is a plus, but not required.


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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