Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Family:

IT Architecture/Cloud

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Provide entry-level support for cloud infrastructure, DevOps operations, and application environments under supervision of senior engineers

• Assist in supporting applications hosted in AWS and/or Azure cloud environments

• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities using tools such as Terraform and Ansible

• Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows for application deployments

• Support provisioning and configuration of development, test, and production environments

• Monitor application and infrastructure performance using logs and dashboards; assist with issue identification and escalation

• Troubleshoot basic application, infrastructure, and deployment issues with guidance from senior team members

• Assist with containerized application environments (Kubernetes, Docker) and related operational tasks

• Support system security and compliance activities, following established best practices

• Contribute to technical documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge articles, consistent with contract expectations for documentation and support functions [

• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to support application lifecycle activities

• Learn and apply emerging DevOps tools, cloud technologies, and automation practices

What You Will Need:

• Minimum Two (2) years of relevant IT or software engineering experience.

• Exposure to cloud or DevOps environments preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

• Educational experience may substitute for some work experience.

• Ability to work independently with guidance and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt.

• Strong attention to detail and customer/service-oriented mindset.

• Basic familiarity with: Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.

• Exposure to: Linux and/or Windows environments, Containers (Docker) and basic Kubernetes concepts along with Monitoring and logging tools

• Understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Basic networking and security concepts

• US Citizens and Green Card holders only.

• No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Will Be Nice to Have:

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms

• Familiarity with Git, version control, and automation scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

• Exposure to DevSecOps practices

• Basic understanding of cloud security and compliance concepts

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)

• Internship or project experience in cloud or DevOps environments

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Develo