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Rancher Job Jobs (NOW HIRING)

A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire, he was looking to share the simple ranch cooking he loved. It's from him we learned to cook our steaks over fire, serve generous ...

Manage cloud infrastructure/services (Linux VMs, RKE2, Rancher, storage). * Remediate vulnerabilities and respond to tasking orders. * Maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides. * Assist teammates ...

Senior Kubernetes Platform Engineer

Bulverde, TX · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

Manage and automate RKE2-based Kubernetes clusters with Rancher. * Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking, routing ...

Team Member

Ventura, CA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire, he was looking to share the simple ranch cooking he loved. It's from him we learned to cook our steaks over fire, serve generous ...

Walk In Candidate

Ventura, CA · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire, he was looking to share the simple ranch cooking he loved. It's from him we learned to cook our steaks over fire, serve generous ...

Manage cloud infrastructure/services (Linux VMs, RKE2, Rancher, storage). * Remediate vulnerabilities and respond to tasking orders. * Maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides. * Assist teammates ...

A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire, he was looking to share the simple ranch cooking he loved. It's from him we learned to cook our steaks over fire, serve generous ...

A rancher who knew his way around a horse, a range and a campfire, he was looking to share the simple ranch cooking he loved. It's from him we learned to cook our steaks over fire, serve generous ...

Senior Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

They will utilize leading languages and frameworks, including Python (FastAPI), AWS, SQL (Trino SQL), and Rancher Kubernetes, to develop high-performance data engineering solutions, automate testing ...

Senior Data Engineer

Herndon, VA · Hybrid

$150K - $175K/yr

They will utilize leading languages and frameworks, including Python (FastAPI), AWS, SQL (Trino SQL), and Rancher Kubernetes, to develop high-performance data engineering solutions, automate testing ...

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How much do rancher job jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for rancher job in the United States is $56,723.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rancher Job vs DevOps Engineer?

AspectRancher JobDevOps Engineer
Required CredentialsCertifications in container management, Kubernetes, cloud platformsCertifications in cloud services, CI/CD, scripting
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud environments, container orchestration platformsCloud infrastructure, automation tools, CI/CD pipelines
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, cloud service providers, enterprises using containerizationSoftware development, IT operations, cloud service providers

While both Rancher Jobs and DevOps Engineers work within cloud and container environments, Rancher Jobs focus specifically on managing container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes using Rancher. DevOps Engineers have a broader scope, including automation, deployment, and infrastructure management across various tools and platforms. Understanding these differences helps candidates target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

More about Rancher Job jobs
Infographic showing various Rancher Job job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,723 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

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Job description


SAIC is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract onsite in Colorado Springs, CO. The AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract bridges intelligence community collection architectures, capabilities, and technologies with DoD operational and tactical requirements. This effort will deliver rapid, innovative, and cost-effective capabilities to meet warfighter needs, and will include bringing national capabilities to bear across all warfighting domains spanning intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, combat applications, battlespace awareness, command and control, multi-level security and mission programs.
The Cloud Engineer will be a part of a close team that maintains, enhances and upgrades a myriad of applications and services, in an enterprise environment. As part of the team, you will participate in implementation and maintenance of On-Prem Cloud and IT Infrastructure to support the customer.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide mid to top-tier Kubernetes cloud engineering in on-prem heterogeneous environments.
  • Develop and maintain automation for deployments/configuration management.
  • Administer and manage multiple on-prem cloud environments.
  • Monitor and remediate cloud infrastructure health, performance, and availability.
  • Provide cloud operations support during exercises.
  • Update cloud environments and apply DoD STIGs.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure/services (Linux VMs, RKE2, Rancher, storage).
  • Remediate vulnerabilities and respond to tasking orders.
  • Maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides.
  • Assist teammates with infrastructure and server administration.
  • Manage software installations and asset/application inventories.
  • Draft/enhance documentation for problem resolution processes.
  • Prepare technical justifications for hardware/software procurement.
  • Execute other systems administration tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • DoD 8140 System Administrator Intermediate Certification (Security+ CE or higher).
  • Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years' experience; 4 additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Knowledge of DoD security compliance (e.g., STIGs, SCAP).
  • Proficient in operating systems: RHEL, Rocky Linux.
  • Understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
  • Expertise in deploying Rancher Kubernetes Engine 2 (RKE2) on-prem.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting RKE2, including software like cert-manager, Keycloak, Grafana, Loki, Alloy, Longhorn, Rancher, and Argo CD.
  • Skilled in using GitOps for automated deployments with Argo CD.
  • Strong organizational skills with experience in documentation, log analysis, system audits, and record keeping.
  • Adaptable to evolving system and support requirements.
  • Strong technical writing skills for documenting plans, findings, and recommendations.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Based in Colorado Springs and able to work on-site 100%.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and/or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
  • Documented knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible).
  • Documented experience with scripting (e.g., shell, bash, python).
  • Experience supporting enterprise authentication (e.g., LDAP, OIDC).
  • Working knowledge of infrastructure hardware and appliances.

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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