Junior DevOps Engineer

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern located in West Virginia, near the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division Headquarters. Founded in 2007, we provide comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intelligence Community.

About the role

This position is located in Huntsville, AL. The DevOps Engineer supports cloud-based environments and DevSecOps infrastructure, including design, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations of modern, automated IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, deployment, and testing of DevSecOps infrastructure tools.
• Perform Operations and Maintenance (O&M) duties for a suite of cloud-based and DevOps tools.
• Support patching, upgrades, and certification processes for system components, support libraries, and application dependencies.
• Deploy and configure services using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers.
• Configure and manage Linux-based servers to support dynamic websites and application environments.
• Troubleshoot and debug cluster-based computing architectures and container orchestration systems.
• Use scripting or basic programming (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate tasks and solve operational problems.
• Install, configure, and maintain open-source monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.
• Address interoperability issues between various tools, systems, and platforms in the DevOps toolchain.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a technical support, system administration, or DevOps-related role.
• Foundational experience with Linux systems, cloud service providers, and scripting languages.
• 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.

Benefits

• Best-in-class matching 401K program.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, including employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Vision and dental plans.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Personal leave.
• Paid certifications and training.