Principal Cloud DevSecOps Engineer
Job in
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listed on 2026-08-25
Listing for:
SAIC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Cybersecurity, AWS, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted:
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: _SITE
Description
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SAIC is seeking a Principal Cloud & Dev Sec Ops 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 Dev Sec Ops 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, Cloud Formation, and Ansible. - Establish and Maintain Secure CI/CD Pipelines:
Design and manage CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Snyk, Sonar Qube) and enable Git Ops workflows for automated deployments. - Implement Mission-Focused Dev Sec Ops 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.
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 Cloud Formation. - Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD tools:
Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline. - Proven track record implementing Dev Sec Ops principles and tools (e.g., Checkmarx, Sonar Qube, Aqua Security).
- Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including implementation of RMF, STIGs, SCAP compliance.
- Experience with secure code development and vulnerability remediation.
- Certifications:
- AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Dev Ops Engineer - Professional certification.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
- Certified Dev Sec Ops 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).
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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