If you’re looking to launch or grow your career in cloud engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to join ARA as a Jr. Cloud Engineer in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to support cloud infrastructure, improve system performance, and help build secure, scalable cloud solutions. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an early-career IT professional with cloud knowledge, this position offers valuable hands-on experience, competitive pay, and excellent opportunities for career growth.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | ARA |
| Role | Jr. Cloud Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
| Salary | $65,000–$80,000 per year |
| Work Type | Full-Time |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Junior |
| Industry | Information Technology / Cloud Computing |
Job Description
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
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the hiring team.
- Initial HR interview.
- Technical interview and cloud knowledge assessment.
- Final interview with the hiring manager.
- Reference and background verification.
- Job offer and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the company’s official careers page.
- Search for the Jr. Cloud Engineer position in San Antonio, TX.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume and any required documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further updates.
