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Associate Cloud Computer Engineer

SAIC · Andover, MA · 2 wk ago
$80k–$120k/yrFull-time

This role is a hybrid position located in Andover, MA. Candidates must have an interim clearance to start.

About the role

The STG Delivery organization is where strategic infrastructure vision becomes reality. We build and operate resilient, scalable cloud platforms that support mission-critical workloads across the business. Our team values curiosity, ownership, and pragmatic engineering — we're looking for people who want to grow their technical depth while shipping real impact.

We're looking for an Associate Cloud Engineer to join STG Delivery and begin building a career in cloud infrastructure. This role is designed for someone early in their journey — new grads, career changers, or self-taught engineers — who has foundational technical knowledge and a strong drive to learn. You'll receive close mentorship and structured guidance as you build the skills to grow into a Cloud Engineer role.

Responsibilities

  • Learn by doing — Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure under direct guidance from senior team members.
  • Take on scoped tasks — Own small, well-defined pieces of larger projects, with clear support and review from the team.
  • Practice automation — Write basic infrastructure-as-code and contribute to CI/CD pipeline maintenance, with guidance.
  • Support troubleshooting — Shadow and assist in diagnosing infrastructure issues; participate in incident response as a learning opportunity.
  • Collaborate — Work alongside engineers across assigned programs, asking questions and building your understanding of how the team operates.
  • Build your foundation — Actively pursue certifications, training, and hands-on learning to grow your technical skill set.
  • Participate — Sit in on architecture discussions and planning sessions to build context and start developing your own technical voice.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, or 4 additional years in lieu of degree
  • Active Interim DoD Secret clearance or higher (required on day one)
  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (required on day one)
  • Proximity and ready access to a SIPR facility (required on day one)
  • Basic familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Exposure to infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) — professional experience not required
  • Basic understanding of containerization concepts (Kubernetes, ECS, or equivalent) is a plus
  • Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback well
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Pay

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Day Shift
  • Hybrid (ORA_HYBRID)
  • Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

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