Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

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Position Overview

KBR is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our team in delivering innovative and mission-critical cloud solutions to our customers. As part of a global leader in science technology and engineering solutions you will play a key role in rapidly migrating physical/on-premises infrastructure to AWS using a lift and shift approach. After initial migration you will collaborate with experienced engineers to modernize and optimize cloud workloads. All projects will be completed using Agile methodology ensuring iterative delivery continuous improvement and close collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the rapid migration (lift and shift) 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 like GitLab Runners or similar.
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Support the configuration and automation of AWS environments using tools like Ansible.
• Troubleshoot and provide support for cloud-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 FinOps principles where applicable.
• Participate in ongoing modernization efforts refactoring and enhancing cloud workloads to leverage AWS-native services and best practices.
• Collaborate within Agile teams participate in sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives and deliver incremental value through iterative development.

Required Skills/Experience

• Must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. (required for government security credential).
• ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***
• Bachelors degree in computer science engineering or related technical field.
• Associate-level certification in AWS (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS Certified Developer Associate).
• Terraform Associate certification required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering DevOps or related fields with a focus on AWS technologies.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines containerization and automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud security networking and best practices for AWS.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform AWS CDK or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible Chef or Puppet.
• Scripting proficiency in Python Bash PowerShell or similar for automation.
• Demonstrated FinOps ability to reduce cloud spend through cost optimization strategies and practical implementation.
• Experience implementing cost-effective FinOps-aligned AWS cloud solutions.

Collaboration and Problem-Solving

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities navigate ambiguity and deliver high-quality 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 AWS cloud infrastructure.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Professional or Specialty certifications in AWS (e.g. AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices is a plus.

Special Requirements

• Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential.
• 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.
• ***Must be a U.S. Citizen***

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: 401K with match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending disability paid time off flexible schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.
• Benefits may be aligned with partner companies for government contracting.
• More details: to join KBR and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects Apply today!

  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.

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