Junior DevOps Engineer

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure that enables data-driven applications and digital solutions. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, and IT partners to ensure environments are reliable, well-documented, and aligned with security best practices.

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to support analytics and application development teams
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage environments consistently and efficiently
• Monitor cloud environments and respond to system issues and alerts
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure infrastructure meets security and compliance standards
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and operational best practices, This role provides hands-on experience supporting real-world cloud infrastructure in a collaborative environment that values learning and growth. You will work alongside experienced engineers and gain exposure to modern DevOps practices while contributing to meaningful projects that support innovation and operational efficiency

You have a solid foundation in cloud computing and DevOps concepts and are eager to apply and expand your skills in a production environment. You are comfortable learning new tools, documenting your work, and collaborating across teams. You understand the importance of automation, security, and reliability in modern infrastructure., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or hands-on projects
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (Git)
• Basic understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Pulled from the full job description

• Retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Paid sick time
• Family leave
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays, * Salary is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity.
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options
• Employer paid life insurance