Cloud Engineer – Junior to Mid level

DANE, LLC

Seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Engineer at DANE to support a federal modernization program in Crystal City, VA. Collaborate with a team on CI/CD, automation, and platform support.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeCrystal City • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDockerJenkinsOpenShiftTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CI/CD pipeline developmentinfrastructure automationtroubleshootingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationlearning agility

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceDOD Secret Clearance