Junior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer
Junior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer
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Junior AWS Cloud DevOps EngineerBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
Around here we define the future. We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.
POSITION OVERVIEW
KBR is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Junior AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our team in delivering innovative and missioncritical cloud solutions to our customers. As part of a global leader in science technology and engineering solutions you will support cloud infrastructure development automation and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) processes. This role provides an opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers and advance your cloud expertise in a dynamic and fastpaced environment.
This onsite position based in Sioux Falls South Dakota offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly skilled and diverse team fostering a culture of knowledgesharing and joint problemsolving. While this role primarily requires onsite collaboration there may be opportunities for remote work as part of the employment package though these cannot be guaranteed. Join us and contribute to impactful projects while growing within a global organization that values teamwork innovation and personal growth.
Must have Three years of continuous residency in the U.S.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the evaluation implementation and deployment of AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of tools for provisioning monitoring auditing and deprovisioning cloud infrastructure using automation tools.
- Work closely with solution architects and engineers to implement secure scalable and costeffective cloud solutions.
- Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines using industrystandard tools like Jenkins and GitLab Runners.
- Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
- Support the configuration and automation of cloud environments using tools like Ansible.
- Troubleshoot and provide support for cloudbased applications in a collaborative crossfunctional team environment.
- Contribute to documentation and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
- Identify and implement cloud cost optimization strategies incorporating FinOps principles where applicable.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
*** Must have Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. ***
Technical Expertise:
- AWS Associatelevel certification required (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or AWS Certified Developer Associate).
- Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering DevOps or related fields with a focus on AWS technologies.
- Handson experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines containerization and automation.
- Strong understanding of AWS security networking and best practices.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible Chef or Puppet.
- Scripting proficiency in Python Bash or PowerShell for automation.
- Experience implementing costeffective FinOpsaligned cloud solutions.
Collaboration and ProblemSolving:
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic fastpaced environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities navigate ambiguity and deliver highquality results under pressure.
Communication and Documentation:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present recommendations to technical teams.
- Strong technical documentation skills for designing and implementing cloud infrastructure.
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- AWS Professional or Specialty certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional).
- Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices is a plus.
Join KBR and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account
Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.
KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
