Yakshna Solutions · 20 hours ago
Junior DevOps Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yrYakshna Solutions, Inc. is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO certified, woman-owned small business that provides IT solutions and services. They are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the development, deployment, and operation of cloud-based applications and infrastructure, focusing on automation and efficiency in a collaborative environment.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for deploying and managing cloud resources, tools, services, and deliverables throughout the performance period, as they relate to the organization's mission
Supports automation initiatives to reduce manual configuration and operational risk by building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
Assist with automation of repetitive tasks using AWS CLI, scripting (Bash, Python), or configuration tools
Provide support with the practice of managing and provisioning IT infrastructure using code and configuration files instead of manual processes, enabling automation, consistency and version control
Support and troubleshoot AWS services such as EC2, ELB, S3, EBS, RDS, VPC, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs, IAM roles, policies, and permissions
Assist with deployment, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources using Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon CloudTrail, Splunk, Nessus, Trend Micro, etc…
Assist with deploying and managing containers using orchestration platforms such as ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes and support containerized applications using Docker
Perform maintenance and sustainment activities that include designing, coding (HTML), testing, and implementing requirements. This encompasses all aspects of operating the production, test, and development environments of the application
Setup, develop, support and maintain security operations related to identity, access, and security administration through services such as Cloud PAM
Perform routine operational tasks required to keep AWS environments stable and available
Provide subject matter expertise for Department of the Air Force related financial matters and programs as they relate to Automated Funds Management activities and processes
Attends meetings and provides input associated with financial area of expertise. Participates in writing/formulating requirements, documents and evaluations/recommendations
Maintains and updates formal MOU, MOA, and Service Level Agreements between Automated Funds Management System and interface partners. Identify and assess training needs, design, and develop/deliver training material
Experience providing expert advice and support to colleagues, clients or customers. Support requirements development to include research and development of new capabilities and approaches and have detailed understanding of the role Automated Funds Management System plays in the overall Department of the Air Force financial process
Understanding of requirements for DoD Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) and Federal Information System Control and Audit Manual (FISCAM) compliance for Funds Management System
Provide additional support for application software and hardware
Provide additional subject matter expert support to resolve issues that cannot be resolved at the functional level. This normally involves complex issues related to hardware, software, and operating system issues
Developing and providing systems documentation, knowledge base articles, training presentations, and manuals for training the trainer and users
System Change Requests will be made using JIRA
Qualification
Required
Must possess a valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience supporting Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) applications and infrastructure in an AWS cloud environment and an understanding of AWS Elastic Beanstalk best practices
Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux-based systems
Familiarity with monitoring, logging (CloudWatch, CloudTrail), privileged access management (PAM), and alerting tools
Basic scripting experience (Bash, Python, etc..)
Proven experience in updating and maintaining HTML code with a strong understanding of HTML best practices
Exposure to containerized applications using Docker and containerization concepts to ensure consistent, reliable deployments across environments
Experience with ticketing systems such as Jira and Service Now
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding FIAR and FISCAM compliance requirements and experience implementing FIAR requirements
Hands on experience with developing training materials for users in the field when changes to the system are made or new personnel are onboarded
Experience as an effective technical writer encompassing documentation and procedures for various audiences
Benefits
401(k)
Health
Dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Training and professional development assistance
Company
Yakshna Solutions
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a minority and women-owned 8(a) certified business enterprise.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-26
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