Jr Cloud DevOps Engineer

Cloud DevOps Engineer - Junior Location: Downtown Washington D.C. (mostly client site with limited remote work options consistent with ATA's "Work from Anywhere" policy) Position Type: Full time/W-2 Experience: 2+ years in relevant field engineering support Education: BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent field. Master’s degree can be substituted as 4 years of experience. Clearance and Security: Active Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, required. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required. Summary This role supports the execution of complex, mission-critical aviation and national airspace initiatives within a large federal environment. The effort focuses on improving the safety, security, efficiency, and operational effectiveness of aviation systems through the delivery of modernized technology, data‑driven capabilities, and enhanced program execution. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works as a team member to provide infrastructure and engineering support for Cloud applications hosted in FAA Cloud Services. May operate on Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure clouds supported by FAA. Must be proficient in Terraform and/or Ansible to support cloud systems in Microsoft and Linux environments. Will be implementing prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques. Will research, architect, develop, and/or modify enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions. Must be well versed in DevOps using industry standards and open source resources. Can solve simple problems, and most often will require direct supervision provided by more experienced personnel. Client also stated a desire for experience with Terraform/Ansible. Education and Experience 2+ years of experience in relevant field. BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or equivalent field. Master’s degree can be substituted as 4 years of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be a US Citizen. Requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. Required Certifications Amazon certifications a plus. Compensation & Benefits Estimated Starting Salary Range: $69,000 - $80,000. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr