KBR, Inc.

Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

AnsibleAWSChefCloudPuppetPythonTerraform

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 401K with match
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • AD&D
  • flexible spending
  • disability
  • paid time off
  • flexible schedule
  • Career advancement through professional training and development.

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Hard skills
AWSTerraformAWS CloudFormationAWS CDKAnsibleCI/CDDevOpsscriptingcloud securitycontainerization
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingprocess improvementteamworkAgile methodologydocumentation
Certifications
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Developer – AssociateTerraform Associate