Junior DevOps Engineer
Job Description
If youâre looking for a position with a company that values innovation in all that we do, value-orientation in all choices and decisions, and has an employee-centric company focus, youâve come to the right place. Simple Technology Solutionsâ motivated team members deliver remarkable solutions to our Federal Government clients every day. We are lifelong learners, value outcomes over busy-ness and cultivate collaboration over individual contributions.Â
Our in-depth experience helping government agencies in their installation, configuration, and optimization of leading Agile Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Migration tools has led to rapid growth and an increased demand for our services. This growing team has an exciting startup feel, but we are not new to the game. As experienced government contractors, we are mentors, coaches, and thought leaders, who pride ourselves in sharing our knowledge and expertise with those growing within our organization.Â
A Little More About STS
You donât get named a âBest Place to Workâ by the Washington Business Journal, receive the Washington Technology magazineâs FAST50 status, and achieve Inc Magazineâs âInc 500â status just by âtalking the talkâ. Our vision of excellence is aligned to our 'Techquity' (Tech-Equity) focus and drive. We understand that disparities and gaps in opportunities and earning potential exist for marginalized groups, such as people of color and women, in the IT industry. By leveraging the power, passion, and talent from this group we are able to deliver innovative GovCon IT solutions that exceed our customerâs expectations.
Our team members are not just âemployeesâ; theyâre parents, friends, volunteers, artists, students, athletes, and all of the other things that make them whole people. The flexibility that STS offers allows them to balance their personal lives while providing the top-notch services our customers have come to depend on.
 Additionally, the team benefits from our partnerships with AWS, Google, Microsoft and CloudBees â with access to improved knowledge and the opportunity to become a SME with one or more of our above partners. At Simple Technology Solutions, we don't see Team Member benefits as 'perks'. Taking care of the people who take care of us is the standard. Click our benefits infographic to learn more about our industry-leading options that attract and retain top talent.  But donât just take our word for it, see what our current team members say about us on Glassdoor.
Simple Technology Solutions is a 8(a) HUBZone Company and we offer an annual $5,000 HUBZone bonus to team members that live in a qualified HUBZone and provide the required supporting documentation. To see if you could qualify for an annual HUBZone bonus, check out the HUBZone map HERE.
Simple Technology Solutions is looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to add to our team.
Quick Position Overview:
- US Citizenship is required
- Bachelor's Degree is required
- A minimum of 2 years' position related experience is required
The role:
In this role you will be responsible for building, deploying and maintaining the cloud infrastructure that powers our applications and services. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for working with other engineers to develop solutions that are scalable, efficient and secure. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for cloud engineering and is willing to take on new challenges.
The Junior DevOps Engineer at STS will:
- Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS,Lambda, and more
- Work with Kubernetes and Docker to manage containerized applications
- Troubleshoot networking issues across the cloud infrastructure
- Ensure that all applications and services are secure and meet cyber security
- Authorization to Operation artifact collection (ATO) requirements
- Work with Linux and Bash scripting to automate routine tasks
- Work with GitLab to manage source code and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD)
- Develop and implement cost management strategies for AWS services
- Collaborate with other engineers to develop innovative solutions that improve the cloud infrastructure
- Take ownership of projects and see them through from inception to completion
- Demonstrate intrapreneurship / entrepreneurship by proposing new ideas and approaches to existing projects
Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelors Degree
- 2 years' position related experience
- Strong understanding of Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and containers
- Experience with scripting, business rules, web services/integrations (SOAP, REST, or JSON)
- Familiarity with Lambda, networking, and troubleshooting
- Proficient in Linux and system engineering
- Familiarity with Bash scripting and GitLab
- Experience with CICD and scripting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Motivated self-starter with a passion for cloud engineering
- Knowledge of AWS cost management
Preferred
- AWS Certifications
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STS is committed to equal employment opportunity. STS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibilities, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Date Posted
07/03/2023
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