Devops engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Job Description

This manager is looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer with early‑career DevOps experience or a software engineering background and familiarity with DevOps tooling and operations. This is a great opportunity for a junior‑level candidate who is eager to learn, take on new challenges, and continue developing as a DevOps Engineer. Applicants must be a sole U.S. citizen due to the nature of work supporting the U.S. Government. This role is not open to GC Holder or Sponsorship candidates

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS technologies such as ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking.
• Utilize Terraform and Kubernetes to ensure scalable and reliable infrastructure management.
• Develop and execute programming and scripting tasks, with a preference for Python, to support infrastructure automation.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to address organizational and technical challenges.
• Solve complex problems to ensure smooth operations of cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software development roles.
• Proficiency in AWS technologies, including ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking.
• Strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes.
• Experience in programming and scripting, with a preference for Python.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Ansible to manage Kubernetes workloads and configuration automation.
• Familiarity with government-related IT policies, frameworks, or regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of additional cloud infrastructure tools and best practices.

Work Environment

100% Remote

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $149760.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2026.

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