Associate DevOps Engineer

Title:Associate DevOps EngineerKBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an Associate Cloud DevOps Engineer. This role is pivotal in integrating cloud technologies with DevOps practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force. AFRL leads the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.Collaborative Environment: Our rapid prototyping environment requires that we empower and entrust our engineers to make high level decisions. We live the Agile values, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.Impactful Work: Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. As the Air Force's leader for National-to-Tactical capability development, AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.Key Responsibilities:Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clustersDevelop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm chartsTroubleshoot failed deployments and pipelinesContainerize custom applicationsDesign high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systemsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacksWork Environment:Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: FlexibleQualifications:Required:Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with SCI SI/TK, which only a U.S. citizen can obtainEducation: B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certificationExperience building helm charts and Kubernetes API objectsExperience writing Docker files and containerizing applicationsExperience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version controlAbility to research and solve complex technical problems independently Desired:Cloud Certifications like AWS CCP, AWS CSA, Azure SAE, Azure AACompetence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLabExperience delivering a cloud native applicationExperience with AWS or Azure cloud services, e.g., EKS, EC2, IAM, S3Competence in secret management technologies like Helm Secrets, Sealed Secrets, or SOPSFamiliarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloakExperience with IaC tools, especially TerraformExperience deploying to air gapped networksExperience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key InfrastructureBasic Compensation: $76,700 - $115,000 (For Colorado Springs Only)The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. Ready to Make a Difference?Close with a strong call to action, encouraging potential candidates to apply and highlighting the opportunity to make a significant impact in the role.Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.