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KBR, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

6+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a global leader in science, technology, and engineering solutions, dedicated to improving the world responsibly. They are seeking a motivated Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer to support the migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS and collaborate with engineers to optimize cloud workloads using Agile methodologies.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

AWSTerraformCI/CD pipelinesDevOps practicesCloud securityAnsiblePythonBashPowerShellAgile methodologiesTechnical documentation

Required

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

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to technical teams

Strong technical documentation skills for designing and implementing AWS cloud infrastructure

Preferred

Professional or Specialty certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional)

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices is a plus

Benefits

401K with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees