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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Ansible, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Scripting, Saltstack, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Cisco, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-cloud-engineer-senior-raleigh-nc--045f3680-1d63-4111-a4b8-8f9e63275700 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible). * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance * Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a closely related field with 8-10 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 location Software Cloud Engineer - Senior 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: * Current DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) * 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 * Understanding of software development and its best practices specifically when designing and building Cloud-native and Kube-native software applications * Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab, ArgoCD * Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Automation, Best Practices, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Computer Software, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DoD Clearance, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, DoD Secret Clearance, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Microsoft Windows Azure, Physical Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SAP, Security Clearance, Security Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Simulation, Systems Analysis, Team Player, United States Citizen, Writing Skills ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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