Junior DevOps Engineer

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado is seeking a DevOps-oriented professional to help develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, and deployment activities. You will assist with DevOps tooling, automate infrastructure, and monitor deployments to ensure smooth operations.

You will collaborate with software teams, support containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes, and contribute to IaC, configuration management, and security practices throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 0–3 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or system administration.
• Familiarity with Linux and command-line environments.
• Basic scripting or programming experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Understanding of SDLC concepts and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Git and source code management.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Support CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment activities.
• Assist with administration and configuration of DevOps tools.
• Automate infrastructure and deployments using scripting and automation tools.
• Monitor system performance and deployment activities; resolve issues.
• Collaborate with software teams to streamline build and deployment workflows.
• Support Docker/Kubernetes containerized environments.
• Contribute to IaC, configuration management, and environment provisioning.
• Apply security best practices across the software delivery lifecycle.
• Participate in troubleshooting build, deployment, and operational environments.
• Contribute to technical documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

SDLC understanding

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, and deployment activities
• Assist with the administration and configuration of DevOps tools and platforms supporting software delivery
• Help automate infrastructure, application deployment, and operational processes using scripting and automation tools
• Monitor system performance, deployment activities, and operational metrics to identify and resolve issues
• Collaborate with software development teams to streamline build, integration, and deployment workflows
• Support containerized application environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Assist with configuration management, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and environment provisioning activities
• Apply security best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle and support DevSecOps initiatives
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts involving build systems, deployment pipelines, and operational environments
• Contribute to technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and process improvement efforts

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline
• 0–3 years of experience supporting software development, system administration, DevOps, or related technical functions
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments
• Basic experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with source code management systems such as Git
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and software deployment processes
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance