Cloud DevOps Engineer

 SAIC is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to support mission‑critical cloud platforms and application services by engineering, automating, and maintaining secure, scalable environments across AWS, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and modern web technologies. This role requires someone capable of rapidly integrating into existing workflows, supporting infrastructure automation, container platforms, identity integrations, and full‑stack application operations. 

 The individual will work closely with cyber, networking, and development teams across several cloud-based hosting platforms to enhance capability while maintaining a high level of system uptime. In this role, you’ll contribute to Naval Operational Architecture (NOA), working alongside engineers and operators to deliver resilient, forward-leaning solutions in support of national defense.

This role is ONSITE in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.

 JOB DUTIES:

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  Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, and storage services (S3, EBS, EFS).



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  Develop and manage IaC using CloudFormation, YAML/JSON templates, and version‑controlled automation pipelines.



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  Operate container platforms including Kubernetes/OpenShift, service mesh components, and application container lifecycle management.



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  Support web application stacks including HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.



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  Implement authentication and SSO using OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP/AD, and application‑level authorization patterns.



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  Manage Linux and Windows servers including patching, hardening, and configuration automation.



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  Configure networking components including ports/protocols, routing, firewalls, NACLs, and transit gateway/VPC peering.



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  Automate operational tasks using Bash, Python, PowerShell, and AWS Lambda and CloudFormation



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  Monitor and troubleshoot cloud systems using CloudWatch, logging pipelines, and distributed tracing tools.



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  Support cyber hygiene including STIGs, ACAS scanning, and endpoint security controls.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity and nine (9) years or more experience; Years of experience in lieu of degree to be taken into consideration.
• 3-6 Years of DevOps experience supporting cloud-based applications or infrastructure.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to Start
• Must be able to Obtain a TS/SCI after start
• AWS experience across EC2, IAM, VPC networking, storage services, and automation tooling.
• Hands‑on Kubernetes/OCP experience including deployments, scaling, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/Amazon Linux) and Windows Server administration.
• IaC experience using CloudFormation, YAML/JSON, and Git‑based workflows.
• Networking fundamentals including routing, firewalls, ports/protocols, and cloud network constructs.
• Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, PowerShell, and AWS CLI.
• Cybersecurity familiarity including STIGs, ACAS, and endpoint security tools.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience with service mesh (Istio, Linkerd, or OCP native implementations).
• Advanced AWS networking including transit gateways, VPC peering, and hybrid connectivity.
• Reverse proxy expertise with NGINX/Apache configuration and tuning.
• Strong PKI/TLS knowledge for certificate management and secure application delivery.
• Automation pipeline experience using Git based workflows and cloud native tooling.
• Experience with AWS Directory Services and identity integrations.
• Familiarity with endpoint security (HBSS, EDR tools).
• JSON/YAML proficiency for configuration, templating, and automation.