Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer – San Diego, CA

Job : 2512055

Location: San Diego, CA

Date Posted: Dec 12, 2025

Schedule: Full-time |
Shift: Day |
Travel: No |
Minimum

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI |
Remote: Hybrid

SAIC is seeking a Platform Engineer to support the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) contract.

• Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within AWS Gov Cloud environments.
• Configure and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Open Shift.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or Cloud Formation. Support secure data flow across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and STIG requirements.
• Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops  teams to streamline deployment pipelines and container management.
• Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within cloud, networking, and containerized environments.
• Partner with AI/ML engineers and software developers to deploy and integrate advanced analytics platforms and tools.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation to support system operations and compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.

Required

Education & Experience:

• Fourteen (14) years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience as a Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of either cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Some proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Some experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for configuration management.
• Some proficiency with Linux STIG remediation experience.
• Extensive Ansible Scripting experience.
• Experience with IaC Tooling such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.

Certification Requirements:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ strongly preferred.

Security Clearance requirements:

• Active TS SCI security clearance.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000.

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

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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