Cloud Engineer (Junior - Mid level)

DANE LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

FSA and DCA

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

DANE LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to join their DevOps team. You will work on CI/CD and infrastructure automation within a collaborative environment supporting a federal modernization program. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, active DOD Secret Clearance, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible work-from-home options and numerous benefits such as health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or related role.
• Active DOD Secret Clearance required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve deployment and monitoring automation.
• Collaborate across teams through peer programming and joint solutioning.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline development

Infrastructure automation

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Cloud technologies (GitLab, AWS)

On-prem technologies (Jenkins, OpenShift)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

AWS

EKS

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

OpenShift

Ansible

Job description

Benefits

• PTO
• FSA and DCA
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Description

At DANE, we keep our best people because we treat them well. We offer everything from generous PTO starting on day one to real investment in employee growth. You’ll join a team of sharp, mission-driven engineers where your work matters and learning is part of the job.

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to join our DevOps practice supporting a federal modernization program in Crystal City, VA. You'll bring hands‑on experience in either cloud or on‑premise infrastructure and grow your expertise across both, working alongside a collaborative DevOps team on CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform support. You'll have a designated team home while routinely contributing to cross‑team projects, training, and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation across cloud (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) and on‑prem (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) environments
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning and application deployment automation across both cloud and on‑prem platforms
• Troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve deployment, monitoring, and security automation
• Collaborate across cloud and on‑prem teams through peer programming, joint solutioning, and cross‑team projects
• Share learnings and best practices across the DevOps organization to reduce silos and accelerate team capability

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Active DOD Secret Clearance required
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or related role
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation
• Proficiency in either cloud technologies (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) or on‑prem technologies (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) with willingness to cross‑train in both
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes across complex infrastructure environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to document clearly and collaborate effectively across DevOps and development teams
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly in fast‑moving environments

DANE LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.