Cloud Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA
Cloud Engineer jobs in San Diego are concentrated in the defense technology, biotech, and cybersecurity sectors, with the strongest clusters in Sorrento Valley, UTC, and downtown. Employers hiring right now include SAIC, PMAT, and ASML. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PURPOSE OF JOB
The purpose of the AWS Cloud Engineer IV is to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure systems using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This position will play a crucial role in ensuring the scalability, security, and robustness of our cloud solutions. The role will have extensive experience with the AWS platform and its cloud service offerings, as well as a deep understanding of cloud architecture and design principles. The AWS Cloud Engineer IV will collaborate closely with various teams, including development, operations, and security, to create and implement automation processes and standards for AWS cloud services. This position will ensure that all infrastructure components meet performance and security standards, conduct systems tests, develop and maintain design and troubleshooting documentation. This role will participate in the creation of new policies and procedures for cloud service use and compliance. The AWS Cloud Engineer IV will provide technical support for the AWS platform, working to improve capabilities and ensure the optimal operability of the AWS infrastructure.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the role of Lead Engineer/Architect.
- Designs and develops cloud-based solutions in AWS that are scalable, highly available, fault tolerant and easily maintainable.
- Guides and provides technical guidance to platform and application development teams.
- Ensures all AWS cloud infrastructure components meet proper performance and security standards.
- Partners with software engineers and conducts code reviews.
- Participates in the creation of new policies and procedures for cloud service use and compliance.
- Provides advice on migrating existing products into an AWS environment.
- Seeks continuous learning and stays up-to-date with the latest AWS technologies and best practices to drive innovation and efficiency within the organization.
Leads and facilitates all technical aspects of several projects.
- Collaborates and supports the design and development of Enterprise applications and integrations.
- Champions and applies best practices, including design reviews and continuous integration/deployment.
- Works to minimize, if not eliminate, defects upon delivery.
- Partners with IT staff to perform a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Collaborates and actively participates in all phases of the Agile product lifecycle, including design, development, and deployment.
- Monitors AWS What’s New and other forums to identify either changes to services or announcements of new services to determine fit for ICW infrastructure.
Partners with project management and other engineering teams in determining overall system solutions.
- Works collaboratively as a key contributor to a high performing team to improve and grow the AWS platform using best practices and technologies.
- Regularly evaluates existing cloud infrastructure to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
- Provides expertise and shares knowledge and contributions to application development on multiple large-scale, business critical systems.
- Writes quality system functional specifications.
- Engages and partners with application teams to clearly understand the system design and roadmap.
- Actively collaborates with the application Teams to conceptualize, design, and implement application and system architecture.
- Works with security team to conceptualize, design, and implement application and security architecture.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisor responsibilities but may mentor and train other software engineers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 7 years of experience working in an Engineering, Network, or DevSecOps role and minimum 3-5 years of experience with AWS required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer and/or AWS SysOps Admin Certification required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Experience with creating designs for AWS/Cloud applications and networks.
- Proficient in at least two programming languages including Python, or C#.
- Experience with AWS Services including Lambda, EC2, ECS, S3, CDK, Cloud Formation, EventBridge, Secrets Manager, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, Step Functions, CloudTrail and CloudWatch.
- Experience in working with cloud management and monitoring tools.
- Experience in supporting highly available applications.
- Ability to think critically and create solutions for unique scenarios.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Required to lift and carry relatively light materials. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range. Ability to work additional hours, as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and other standard office equipment.
We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity.
#LI-TM1 #LI-HYBRIDThe current range for this position is
This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.
WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?
- Challenging work and the ability to make a difference
- You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging
- We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match
- Bonus potential for all positions
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
- Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%
ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
At ICW Group we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It's our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.
Job Category: IT
Job Type: Full time
Req ID: JR101749
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Cloud Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a cloud engineer job in San Diego?
San Diego's cloud engineering market is shaped heavily by defense contractors, biotech firms, and cybersecurity companies, so candidates with security clearances or healthcare-adjacent cloud experience have a clear edge here. Roles concentrate in Sorrento Valley, UTC, and the Kearny Mesa corridor. Targeting employers in those clusters and demonstrating familiarity with compliance-driven cloud environments, such as FedRAMP or HIPAA, strengthens applications significantly in this market.
Which companies hire cloud engineers in San Diego?
San Diego cloud engineer roles are posted by SAIC, PMAT, and ASML and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The hiring base skews toward defense and government contractors, life sciences companies, and mid-size cybersecurity firms with regional headquarters in the northern part of the city.
Are there remote cloud engineer jobs in San Diego?
Yes, cloud engineering is among the more remote-friendly technical disciplines since most of the work happens in virtual environments rather than on physical hardware. About 50% of cloud engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles with clearance requirements or government contract work tend to require an on-site presence at facilities in Sorrento Valley or Kearny Mesa.
How can I get a cloud engineer job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is targeting cloud support or junior DevOps roles at the region's mid-size biotech and defense tech firms, which often hire candidates with a cloud certification and hands-on lab experience in lieu of years on the job. Associate cloud administrator and infrastructure analyst positions at local government contractors are also common stepping stones, and demonstrating familiarity with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government environments gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge locally.
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