Junior DevSecOps Engineer

CB5 Solutions LLC.; Colorado Springs, Huntsville (CO, AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

cb5 Solutions LLC is seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to join our DevSecOps team supporting a US DoD agency. You will work with senior engineers to build, secure, and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms (AKS, ECS, OCP) across cloud environments.

The role involves IaC with Terraform/Helm/Ansible, CI/CD support, container hardening for DoD compliance, and collaboration with developers, network engineers, and operations. A security clearance is required or active DoD 8570 IAT II certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps or Linux/system administration experience.
• Hands-on with AWS, Azure, or OpenShift.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Basic scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Understanding of CI/CD and Git.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Kubernetes-based platforms for a US DoD agency.
• Build, deploy, and maintain containerized apps and cloud infra.
• Write and maintain IaC with Terraform, Helm, Ansible, and Bash.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot builds and deployments.
• Apply container hardening to meet DoD compliance.
• Monitor environments, respond to issues, and escalate complex problems.
• Assist migration of workloads to cloud/container platforms.
• Create and keep current documentation for systems and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

OpenShift

Terraform

Helm

Ansible

Bash

Python

Git

CI/CD

Job description

At cb5, we are on a mission to find exceptional talent. Our tight-knit organization is led by five brothers, each technology leaders in their respective technical fields and driven to foster a culture of excellence through solidarity. We are seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to serve as a member of the DevSecOps team.

Description of Duties

As the Junior DevSecOps Engineer:

• The Junior DevSecOps Engineer supports a US DoW/DoD agency, working alongside senior engineers to build, secure, and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms for the Government customer. The primary platform is Kubernetes based, leveraging Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).
• Help build, deploy, and maintain containerized applications and cloud infrastructure under the direction of senior engineers.
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using tools such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, and Bash.
• Support CI/CD pipelines: build, test, and deploy changes, and help troubleshoot failed builds and deployments.
• Apply container hardening and security configurations to meet DoD and agency compliance standards.
• Monitor cloud and container environments, respond to issues, and **escalate** complex problems.
• Assist with migrating workloads to cloud and container platforms.
• Help deploy and maintain cloud application databases such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and MySQL.
• Create and keep current documentation for systems, procedures, and integration processes.
• Work with software developers, network engineers, and other team members to keep systems integrated and running.
• Keep learning current cloud, container, and security technologies and practices.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 2, or more, years of directly related experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud, or Linux/system administration.
• Must have hands‑on experience with at least one cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Must have working knowledge of containers (e.g., Docker) and Kubernetes concepts.
• Must have basic scripting or automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Must have a basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
• Have good problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or managed Kubernetes (AKS or AWS ECS/EKS).
• Exposure to container hardening or DoD security compliance (e.g., STIGs).
• Experience with Coder Platform.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS or Azure associate-level certification

cb5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.