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# Jr DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Fantom Corporation
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, HybridCloud, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Terraform, Devsecops, Cisco, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060224/jr-devops-engineer

## About the Role

* Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
 * Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
 * Two (2) years of experience with software/system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
 * Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization
 * Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience with RHEL/CentOS
 * Experience with Cisco and Arista networking and LAN/CAN/WAN environments
 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience with Python and Bash scripting
 * Experience with Jenkins or GitLab and Ansible or Terraform
 * Experience managing or monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
 * Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support and travel as required
 * Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+
 * CCNA certification, * Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
 * Four (4) years of additional experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree
 * A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience
 * #CJ

## Description

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps operations. This position will support secure, mission-critical systems and requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, networking, CI/CD automation, and hybrid cloud environments., * Support software and system deployments, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting

 * Administer and troubleshoot Linux environments, including RHEL and CentOS
 * Design, configure, maintain, and upgrade LAN/CAN/WAN networks using Cisco and Arista devices
 * Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for availability, scalability, and security
 * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab
 * Develop automation using Python and Bash
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code using Ansible or Terraform
 * Manage and monitor hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
 * Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies
 * Travel as required for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting


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