Bachelor's degree with 5 years in IT, cloud, DevSecOps, or systems engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications required.
Experience with cloud or containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker/Podman).
Hands-on familiarity with IaC/CaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and Git workflows.
Understanding of DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
Ability to troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and Linux-based systems.
Awareness of security practices such as STIG hardening and Zero Trust.
Responsibilities
Support deployment and maintenance of secure hybrid cloud environments.
Assist in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC).
Execute cloud automation tasks for CI/CD integration and resource provisioning.
Support secure data flow validation and network configuration checks.
Help build and maintain cloud test environments and incident response activities.
Collaborate with various teams to maintain pipeline readiness and support compliance actions.
Document environment changes and support readiness checks for deployments.
Benefits
Ongoing application acceptance with no deadline.
Opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development.
Collaboration with experienced Cloud SMEs and cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Description
The Junior Cloud Engineer will support cloud environment provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and readiness across development, test, experimental, and operational tiers. This position works under the guidance of 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.
Job Duties include:
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 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.
Qualifications
Typical Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of IT, cloud, DevSecOps, or systems engineering experience; OR equivalent combination of education and hands on cloud/automation experience.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
DOD 8140 CyberSecurity Certifications.
Experience supporting 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.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
Experience in DoD cloud environments.
Exposure to network or security operations workflows.
Familiarity with cloud or cybersecurity automation tools.
Desired Skills and Certifications:
Familiarity with Kubernetes, containers, Zero Trust, and modern source control tools (Git/Bitbucket).
Basic understanding of multi-layer security and cross-domain solution workflows.
Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration habits.
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.
About SAIC
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
