GeoPlatform Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated GeoPlatform Cloud Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the design, deployment, modernization, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions for the National Geospatial Platform (GeoPlatform) and related geospatial initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cloud-native architectures, geospatial services, big data processing, and automation, while providing scalable, secure, and innovative solutions for geospatial data management, analysis, and visualization.

As a critical member of the team, the GeoPlatform Cloud Engineer will focus on delivering robust cloud functions and workflows, ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of the platform while enabling cutting-edge geospatial capabilities.

Duties

• Design, build, and implement infrastructure and services within cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) to enhance GeoPlatform capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate cloud-native geospatial tools and services to support mission requirements, including GIS systems, data pipelines, APIs, and big data processing.
• Develop and document scalable and resilient geospatial cloud solutions aligned with best practices for process automation, containerization, and resource optimization.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and developers to define system requirements and design technical solutions that align with both operational and customer needs.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) for efficient cloud resource automation.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development lifecycles and automate deployment and monitoring processes.
• Support geospatial data workflows including data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization using platforms such as ArcGIS, GeoServer, OpenLayers, or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Optimize performance and scalability for geospatial workloads, including vector tiles, raster imagery, and 3D datasets.
• Ensure adherence to cloud governance and security practices, supporting compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA).
• Monitor system performance, incident management, and disaster recovery to guarantee system uptime and security.

Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, system design, and geospatial technologies.
• Expertise with geospatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS Suite, GeoJSON, GDAL, OGC-compliant services).
• Proven experience managing cloud resources in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud automation and data processing.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Esri certifications for geospatial data management.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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 saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.