Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Junior Cloud Dev Ops Engineer

Join K  as a Junior Cloud Dev Ops Engineer and help us build innovative, mission‑critical hybrid cloud solutions for global Earth observation and remote sensing programs.

K  is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented engineer to partner with solution architects and engineers in delivering secure, scalable, and cost‑effective AWS cloud solutions. You will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts, and contributing to projects with global impact.

• Support the migration of physical and on‑premises infrastructure to AWS cloud environments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of tools for provisioning, monitoring, auditing, and de‑provisioning AWS cloud infrastructure using automation tools.
• Work closely with solution architects and engineers to implement secure, scalable, and cost‑effective AWS cloud solutions.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines using industry‑standard tools such as Git Lab Runners.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, or AWS CDK.
• Support the configuration and automation of enterprise environments with tools such as Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and provide support for enterprise‑based applications in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Identify and implement AWS cloud cost optimization strategies, incorporating Fin Ops principles where applicable.
• Participate in ongoing modernization efforts, refactoring and enhancing enterprise workloads to leverage industry best practices.
• Collaborate within teams, participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives, and deliver incremental value through iterative development.

• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. (required for government security credential).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Associate‑level AWS certification such as AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, or AWS Certified Developer – Associate.
• Minimum three years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, or related fields, focused on AWS technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and AWS best practices.
• Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, Power Shell, or similar for automation.
• Demonstrated Fin Ops ability to reduce cloud spend through cost‑optimization strategies and practical implementation.
• Experience implementing cost‑effective, Fin Ops‑aligned AWS cloud solutions.
• Experience in automating and driving cost efficiencies in on‑premises infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Valid AWS Certified Cloud Ops Engineer – Associate certificate.

• Professional or specialty AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional).
• Terraform Associate certification.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices.

Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access. Experience and/or education in lieu of these qualifications may be considered.

• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible scheduling.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.

Success means the enterprise operates with a unified Dev Ops approach—shared automation, Infrastructure as Code, delivery pipelines, and cost discipline—across both on‑premises and cloud environments, enabling reliable, secure, and efficient delivery wherever workloads run.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.