Software Cloud Engineer - Junior

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. U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible). 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. 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 U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible). 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 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. Education Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field. Experience Less than 2 years: 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 ARA Brand