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Job ID: 2507749 Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US Date Posted: 2025-07-21 Category: Information Technology Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: No Description SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role involves working hands-on with Azure cloud services to manage and build infrastructure, networks, and support cloud migration efforts. Responsibilities: • Cloud Architecture and Management: • Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable cloud network architectures for hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge computing environments. • Utilize cloud-native services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Bicep, to modernize and standardize IT operations. • Provision core Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks (VNet), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and route tables. • Implement load balancing, VPN gateways, and firewall configurations to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Automation: • Develop and maintain IaC scripts to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure, promoting consistency and repeatability. • Implement and manage configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to automate operational tasks. • Utilize Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to create and manage CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure changes. • Automate monitoring, scaling, and healing of cloud infrastructure to enhance reliability and performance. • DevSecOps Enablement: • Develop and deploy custom CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software development, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and streamline deployment. • Integrate security throughout the CI/CD lifecycle, including code scanning, vulnerability management, and supply chain risk management. • Design and implement automated solutions to enhance cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, mitigation development, and compliance reporting. • Kubernetes & Containerization: • Deploy and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Azure CLI, PowerShell, or other available tools. • Modernize application development and deployment through containerization technologies, such as Docker, ensuring scalability and reliability. • Implement service mesh solutions like Istio to enhance Kubernetes cluster networking, security, and observability. • Manage container registries and ensure the secure deployment of container images. • Monitoring and Optimization: • Utilize Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to set up comprehensive monitoring solutions. • Implement alerting and incident management workflows to swiftly address and resolve infrastructure issues. • Perform regular performance tuning and optimization of cloud resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability. Qualifications Required Education: • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Qualifications: • Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions and Architecture. • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and troubleshooting. • Expertise with Windows Server and Linux operating systems. • Familiarity with DevSecOps solutions and practices, as well as automation, Kubernetes, and containerization. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA as required. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. • Advanced certifications in Azure (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert). Clearance: • Candidates must have an active Secret clearance.

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