Senior Platform Engineer (OpAI)

Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer. As a Senior Platform Engineer with an Active Top Secret Clearance supporting Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) program in San Diego, CA. The Senior Platform Engineer will play a critical role in operationalizing AI for next-generation naval platforms and systems. You'll focus on building and managing secure, scalable cloud-based environments to support advanced analytics, AI/ML workloads, and autonomous systems. This position involves hands-on engineering with cutting-edge technologies, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and direct support of mission-critical DoD capabilities. Your work will directly enhance the warfighter's ability to execute distributed maritime operations and maintain tactical superiority. Work is performed ON-SITE in San Diego, CA. There will be under 15% of travel required JOB DUTIES: * Design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud environments. * Configure and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation. * Support secure data flow across multiple systems, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and STIG requirements. * Collaborate with DevSecOps 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. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION: * 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. Years of experience in lieu of degree will be taken into consideration. CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: * Must be a U.S. Citizen * No Dual Citizenship * Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance at start * Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Experience working as a cloud engineer, cloud administrator, cloud architecture, DevOps engineer, IT Specialist, platform engineer, site reliability engineer, release engineer, systems administrator, systems engineer, 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 system administration. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment. * Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices for platform security. * Ability to transport/move heavy equipment (50lbs) on planes and ships. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ strongly preferred. * Knowledge of advanced networking topics, e.g, VPCs, TCP/IP, TLS, etc. * Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools for platform health and performance, e.g,. CloudWatch, Grafana, or Elasticsearch. * OpenShift or Kubernetes * Airflow * Kafka * RabbitMQ * Apache * Kibana * Adapting open-source products to work with GovCloud * Domino Data Labs * Tobias * Fiddler * Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as CloudWatch or Grafana * Experience supporting government or military organizations Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Overview 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.

Created: 2026-04-02