Guidehouse

Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Guidehouse$65K — $108K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant IT or software engineering experience
  • Preferred exposure to cloud or DevOps environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Basic familiarity with AWS/Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools

Responsibilities

  • Provide entry-level support for cloud infrastructure and DevOps operations under senior engineers' supervision
  • Assist in managing AWS and Azure-hosted applications
  • Support Infrastructure as Code activities using Terraform and Ansible
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment
  • Monitor application and infrastructure performance and assist with issue resolution
  • Troubleshoot basic application and infrastructure issues with guidance
  • Contribute to technical documentation and collaborate with teams on application lifecycle activities

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Provide entry-level support for cloud infrastructure, DevOps operations, and application environments under supervision of senior engineers
  • Assist in supporting applications hosted in AWS and/or Azure cloud environments
  • Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) activities using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
  • Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows for application deployments
  • Support provisioning and configuration of development, test, and production environments
  • Monitor application and infrastructure performance using logs and dashboards; assist with issue identification and escalation
  • Troubleshoot basic application, infrastructure, and deployment issues with guidance from senior team members
  • Assist with containerized application environments (Kubernetes, Docker) and related operational tasks
  • Support system security and compliance activities, following established best practices
  • Contribute to technical documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge articles, consistent with contract expectations for documentation and support functions [
  • Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to support application lifecycle activities
  • Learn and apply emerging DevOps tools, cloud technologies, and automation practices


What You Will Need:
  • Minimum Two (2) years of relevant IT or software engineering experience.
  • Exposure to cloud or DevOps environments preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
  • Educational experience may substitute for some work experience.
  • Ability to work independently with guidance and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt.
  • Strong attention to detail and customer/service-oriented mindset.
  • Basic familiarity with: Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
  • Exposure to: Linux and/or Windows environments, Containers (Docker) and basic Kubernetes concepts along with Monitoring and logging tools
  • Understanding of: Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Basic networking and security concepts
  • US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
  • No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.


What Will Be Nice to Have:
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms
  • Familiarity with Git, version control, and automation scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices
  • Basic understanding of cloud security and compliance concepts
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals)
  • Internship or project experience in cloud or DevOps environments


The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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