Associate DevOps Engineer

KBR Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,700–$115,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Force, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Certified Compensation Professional, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cyberspace, DevOps, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Government, High Level Architecture (HLA), Identify Issues, Intelligence Community, Laboratory, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Systems, OAuth, OpenSSL, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Rapid Prototyping, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Scientific Research, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Engineering, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
7 days ago

Title:

Associate DevOps Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR'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 DevOps Engineer. This role is pivotal in integrating cloud technologies with DevOps practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As an Associate 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 clusters
  • Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm charts.
  • Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines.
  • Containerize custom applications.
  • Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacks

Work Environment:

  • Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Hybrid or Onsite
  • Travel Requirements: Minimal
  • Working Hours: Flexible

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
  • Education: B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certification.
  • Can build helm charts and Kubernetes API objects.
  • Can write Dockerfiles and containerize applications.
  • Experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control.
  • Can research and solve complex technical problems independently.

Desired:

  • Cloud Certifications like AWS CCP, AWS CSA, Azure SAE, Azure AA
  • Competence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLab.
  • Experience delivering a cloud native application.
  • Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services.
  • Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloak.
  • Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform.
  • Experience deploying to air-gapped networks.
  • Experience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure.
  • Experience with event streaming services, especially Kafka

Basic 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?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At 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.

About the Company

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KBR Inc

When you become part of the When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global technology, engineering, procurement and construction company serving the hydrocarbons and government services industries. For decades it has been the company that customers turn to for their most challenging assignments.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 25,000 people delivering services to customers in over 70 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Whatever the assignment, no matter how complex or demanding, KBR can marshal resources across every product line to respond quickly and effectively to changing markets and customer needs.

Whether it's providing the technology and consulting know-how to develop our customers' valuable assets; designing and constructing the infrastructure and facilities to develop energy resources in some of the world's more remote and challenging locations; providing support and services for men and women of their countries' armed forces; or navigating the intricacies of undertaking major projects in geopolitically or culturally sensitive environments, our clients depend on KBR because they know that We Deliver.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.”

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://www.kbr.com/en