Software Cloud Engineer - Junior

Description At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also demonstrate our core values of passion, freedom, service and growth. You will be working on a team that is building a software driven cloud solution. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of engineers and security specialists to design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions. You will be part of our employee‑owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team. Software Cloud Engineer - Junior Position Requirements U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible). Current DoD Secret Clearance (or higher). Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a closely related field with 0-2 years of relevant work experience. Successfully acquire and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access. Successfully obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA‑Security, etc.) within 60 days of hire. Good oral & written communication skills. Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance. Willing to work on‑site, daily, at our Raleigh, NC or San Antonio, TX location. Software Cloud Engineer - Junior Preferred Experience & Skills At our core, we value passion, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. We believe that with the right mindset, work ethic, and skills, you can thrive in this role. While the qualifications listed above are important, the following experience can help you ramp up quickly and maximize your impact: Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Amazon ECS/EKS or OpenShift. Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better in Computer Science. Experience Required 0-2 years: Relevant Work Experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applied Research Associates, Inc.