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Entry Level Staff Cloud Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Staff Cloud Engineer - Cloud Platforms

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

Staff Cloud Engineer - Cloud Platforms Position Requirements: * U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible) * Current DoD Secret Clearance (or higher) * BS or higher in ...

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Staff Cloud Engineer

Woonsocket, RI · On-site +1

$118K - $236K/yr

Staff Cloud Engineer to Build, develop, and maintain cloud-native software web applications and systems in support of CVS business needs and end customers. Duties include: design, build, and maintain ...

Staff Cloud Engineer - Infrastructure

Lehi, UT · On-site +1

$52.25 - $70/hr

What You'll Do As a Staff Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Your responsibilities will ...

Cloud Engineer

Dimondale, MI · On-site

$59.25 - $79.25/hr

The Entry-Level Cloud Engineer will support the State of Michigan's cloud architecture and engineering teams in designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based solutions across public, private, and ...

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer

Beachwood, OH

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer Location: Beachwood, OH. Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary: Penske is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Azure Staff ...

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer Location: Beachwood, OH. Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary: Penske is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Azure Staff ...

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer

Beachwood, OH

$53.50 - $71.50/hr

Azure Staff Cloud System Engineer Location: Beachwood, OH. Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (Onsite 4 days a week) Position Summary: Penske is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Azure Staff ...

Jr. Cloud Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$56.25 - $75/hr

AEBS is seeking a Cloud Engineer to take on a contract position in Madison! This is a hybrid role ... Individuals who are earlier in their careers or entry level candidates with strong cloud knowledge ...

Cloud Engineer

Loudoun, VA · On-site

$63.25 - $84.50/hr

Kavaliro is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a client in Virginia. Are you looking for an ... We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time ...

Cloud engineer

Richmond, VA

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

... staffing. The company is primarily focused on information technology, engineering, healthcare, ... Cloud engineer Richmond, VA 12+ months Strong likelihood of conversion for the right candidate." If ...

Azure Cloud Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$53.25 - $71.25/hr

The Azure Cloud Engineer provides technical leadership and guidance to project team members and technical staff. This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE with a hybrid 50 ...

Cloud Engineer AWS

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Engineer (AWS) Date: Jul 30, 2025 Location: Bethpage, NY, US Company: LIPAPRD Requisition ... IT staff and management, and cloud technology vendors to plan, design, build, implement, and ...

Cloud Engineer AWS

Bethpage, NY

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Engineer (AWS) Date: Jul 30, 2025 Location: Bethpage, NY, US Company: LIPAPRD Requisition ... Working with IT staff and management, and cloud technology vendors to plan, design, build ...

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Customer requires cloud engineering support to help design and build the new cloud enclave ... Provide input and recommendations to Customer staff and coordinate with the Information System ...

... staff. This is an entry-level role offering hands-on experience with enterprise AWS cloud services in direct support of DoW mission analytics, operational reporting, and enterprise readiness. • ...

Junior Cloud Engineer Remote Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer to support ... This entry-level role focuses on day-to-day cloud infrastructure management and incident resolution ...

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How much do entry level staff cloud engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level staff cloud engineer in the United States is $99,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Staff Cloud Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,330 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Staff Cloud Engineer - Cloud Platforms

Berriehill Research

Raleigh, NC

$49.25 - $65.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

You will be working on a team that is building a cloud-based development environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of hardware, software engineers and security specialists to design and implement a secure cloud-based software development and maintenance environment. 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.

Staff Cloud Engineer – Cloud Platforms Position Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible)
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
  • BS or higher in computer science, IT, engineering, applied mathematics, or a closely related field.
  • 2+ years relevant work experience with BS
  • 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

Staff Cloud Engineer – Cloud Platforms 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 like:  C++, Java, Go or Python
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like: Kubernetes, Helm, Amazon ECS/EKS or OpenShift
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as: Jenkins, GitLab or Argo
  • Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack)
  • Basic knowledge of monitoring tools similar to: AWS CloudWatch, Splunk, Prometheus or Grafana

If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!

About Us:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,200 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA prides ourselves on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. 

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits