**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. REQNUMBER: 2507749 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability