Junior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid Cloud & Automation

Saic; Beale Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support secure hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure automation for CMCC development, test, and operations at Beale AFB. You will learn under a Cloud SME, implement IaC/CaC, and help ensure secure deployments across multiple tiers.

You will work with Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and CI/CD tools while applying STIG and MLS/MILS practices. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, collaboration with DSOP, Cyber, and Software teams, and continuous

Qualifications

• DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications.
• Experience with cloud or containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker/Podman).
• Hands‑on familiarity with IaC/CaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Git-based workflows.
• Understanding of DevSecOps concepts, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket), and cloud automation fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, Linux-based systems, and container runtime issues.
• Awareness of security practices such as STIG hardening, vulnerability scanning, Zero Trust, or MLS/MILS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of secure hybrid cloud environments.
• Assist in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD to maintain consistent configurations.
• Execute cloud automation tasks supporting CI/CD integration, basic resource provisioning, and container orchestration under senior oversight.
• Support secure data flow validation, network configuration checks, and adherence to MLS/MILS and CMCC security requirements.
• Help build and maintain cloud test environments by supporting configuration, monitoring, and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with DSOP, Cyber, Software, and Integration teams to maintain pipeline readiness, assist with STIG compliance actions, and support vulnerability scanning workflows.
• Document environment changes, maintain status of cloud configuration items, and support environment readiness checks for deployments.
• Identify opportunities for improved automation, stability, or performance.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years IT experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Git / GitLab

Kubernetes

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support secure hybrid cloud environments and infrastructure automation for CMCC development, test, and operations at Beale AFB. You will learn under a Cloud SME, implement IaC/CaC, and help ensure secure deployments across multiple tiers.

You will work with Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, and CI/CD tools while applying STIG and MLS/MILS practices. The role emphasizes hands-on execution, collaboration with DSOP, Cyber, and Software teams, and continuous