Junior Cloud Engineer – Hybrid Cloud & SecOps (TS/SCI)

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support cloud environment provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and readiness across CMCC development, test, experimental, and operational tiers. This position works under the guidance of a Cloud SME to help develop hybrid cloud environments, assist in infrastructure automation, and ensure consistent and secure deployment practices.

Responsibilities emphasize hands-on execution, learning, and reliable support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years IT/cloud/DevSecOps experience.
• DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Proficient IaC/CaC with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and maintenance of secure hybrid cloud environments.
• Assist in IaC/CaC implementation using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Argo CD.
• Execute cloud automation tasks supporting CI/CD integration and basic resource provisioning.
• Troubleshoot cloud infra, Linux-based systems, and container runtimes.
• Ensure compliance with STIGs, vulnerability scanning, and MLS/MILS concepts.

Skills

DevSecOps concepts

CI/CD concepts

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker/Podman

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

GitLab

Jenkins

Bitbucket

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support cloud environment provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and readiness across CMCC development, test, experimental, and operational tiers. This position works under the guidance of a Cloud SME to help develop hybrid cloud environments, assist in infrastructure automation, and ensure consistent and secure deployment practices.

Responsibilities emphasize hands-on execution, learning, and reliable support.