Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

## Junior Cloud DevOps EngineerApplylocations: US - DC, Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 40228**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 environmentsThe 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 Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus #J-18808-Ljbffr