Junior Program Technologist

Guidehouse • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Program Technologist with 1–3 years of experience to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of multiple IT infrastructures and services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), a strong understanding of cloud architecture, and a passion for learning and innovation to include data science.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and keep a DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum ONE (1) year of hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with cloud services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, Azure VMs, Blob Storage, etc.
• Basic understanding of networking, security, and virtualization in cloud environments.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (IAC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Power platform certification(s) (e.g., PowerApps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Azure Fundamentals).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, deployment, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security.
• Support cloud migration efforts, including data and application transfers.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Maintain documentation for cloud environments, configurations, and procedures.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and provide technical support.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and best practices.
• Exposure to both pre and post financial reporting to fulfill financial operations (FinOps).
• Exposure to maintenance of various styles of SharePoint sites.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Student Loan PayDown.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
• Skills Development & Certifications.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.
• Mobility Stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees