Senior Platform Engineer bei SAIC

SAIC is seeking a cleared (TS/SCI) Senior Platform Engineer in support of NAVWAR’s Naval Operational Architecture (NOA) Program in San Diego, CA. 

As a Platform Engineer supporting Naval Operational Architecture, you 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. This is a recently awarded contract, funded for five years. 

Work is performed on site in San Diego, CA. 

Responsibilities: 

• 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. 

Education and Certification Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related STEM field and nine (9) or Master’s degree and seven (7). 

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

Citizenship and Clearance requirements: 

• US Citizenship 

• Active TS SCI security clearance