DevOps Engineer - Junior

CACI•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a fast-paced Agile team supporting mission-critical geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) applications for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Help build and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes that enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery. Gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, containerized environments, and automated deployment solutions. Work alongside software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and system administrators to improve development and operational workflows. Contribute to a security-first engineering culture supporting critical national security missions. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Required TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain Poly
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
0–3 years of experience supporting software development, system administration, DevOps, or related technical functions.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
Basic experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies.
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) concepts and Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with source code management systems such as Git.
Understanding of CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and software deployment processes.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or similar tools.
Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery practices.
Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal government environments.

Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines for software build, test, and deployment activities.
Assist with the administration and configuration of DevOps tools and platforms supporting software delivery.
Help automate infrastructure, application deployment, and operational processes using scripting and automation tools.
Monitor system performance, deployment activities, and operational metrics to identify and resolve issues.
Collaborate with software development teams to streamline build, integration, and deployment workflows.
Support containerized application environments using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Assist with configuration management, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and environment provisioning activities.
Apply security best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle and support DevSecOps initiatives.
Participate in troubleshooting efforts involving build systems, deployment pipelines, and operational environments.
Contribute to technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and process improvement efforts.