Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

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November 22

🗿 South Dakota – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

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KBR, Inc.

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Engineering • Government • Sustainability

KBR, Inc. is a global company that provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies worldwide. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability, KBR delivers innovative and high-quality solutions in areas such as sustainable technology, government solutions, and digital acceleration. KBR is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing its employees and fostering a culture of integrity and operational excellence. With a strong focus on delivering sustainable value for stakeholders, KBR operates as a trusted partner in various industries.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1901

🏛️ Government

📋 Description

• 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.

🎯 Requirements

• Must have three years of continuous residency in the U.S. (required for government security credential) • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Bachelor’s 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.

🏖️ 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.