Junior DevOps Engineer

About the role

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern located in West Virginia, near the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division. Founded in 2007, we specialize in IT services and solutions for US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Position Location

Huntsville, AL

Who are you?

• Security-cleared Professional: You have a TS/SCI Clearance.
• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience in a technical support, system administration, or DevOps-related role.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a technical support, system administration, or DevOps-related role.

Requirements

• Foundational experience with Linux systems, cloud service providers, and scripting languages.
• A strong desire to grow your technical skill set in a DevOps and cloud engineering environment.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and IaaS concepts.
• Basic proficiency in Linux system administration and command-line operations.
• Basic experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of basic networking and system monitoring concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with open-source monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Zabbix, Prometheus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

The DevOps Engineer supports cloud-based environments and DevSecOps infrastructure. This role involves supporting the design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations of modern, automated IT infrastructure. Assists in the design, deployment, and testing of DevSecOps infrastructure tools. Performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) duties for a suite of cloud-based and DevOps tools. Supports patching, upgrades, and certification processes for system components, support libraries, and application dependencies. Deploys and configure services using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers. Configures and manage Linux-based servers to support dynamic websites and application environments. Troubleshoots and debug cluster-based computing architectures and container orchestration systems. Uses scripting or basic programming (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate tasks and solve operational problems. Installs, configures, and maintains open-source monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios. Addresses interoperability issues between various tools, systems, and platforms in the DevOps toolchain.

Matters To You

Matters To Us. Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training. Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.