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VIATEQ Corporation

Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

VIATEQ is looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to join a focused, dynamic team supporting cloud ... Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it. * Familiarity with Change and ...

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Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

The Junior Cloud Engineer will serve as a contributing member of a focused, small team responsible ... Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it. * Familiarity with Change and ...

Viateq Corporation

Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$70 - $110/hr

The Junior Cloud Engineer will serve as a contributing member of a focused, small team responsible ... Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it. * Familiarity with Change and ...

Koniag, Inc.

Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

The Junior Cloud Engineer will serve as a contributing member of a focused, small team responsible ... Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it. * Familiarity with Change and ...

kgs

Junior Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

The Junior Cloud Engineer will serve as a contributing member of a focused, small team responsible ... Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it. * Familiarity with Change and ...

Calibre Systems

Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.75 - $81.75/hr

CALIBRE Systems, inc., an employee-owned, mission focused solutions and digital transformation company is seeking a highly qualified Cloud/DevOps Engineer to provide hands-on Azure cloud engineering ...

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CALIBRE

Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$59.50 - $81.50/hr

CALIBRE Systems, inc., an employee-owned, mission focused solutions and digital transformation company is seeking a highly qualified Cloud/DevOps Engineer to provide hands-on Azure cloud engineering ...

Two Six Technologies

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

Two Six Technologies is currently seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer. The work environment is dynamic, has an engaged customer, and a defined user base. Location: Chantilly, VA What you will do: * Focus ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$195K - $230K/yr

Overview Cloud DevOps Engineer Hybrid / Reston, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$195K - $230K/yr

Cloud DevOps Engineer Hybrid / Reston, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing ...

Cymertek Corporation

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud DevOps ...

Bridge Core

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Overview Cloud DevOps Engineer Hybrid / Reston, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing ...

Cymertek

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$53 - $72.50/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud DevOps ...

Cymertek

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$54 - $73.75/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive ...

Cymertek

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud DevOp ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Overview Cloud DevOps Engineer Hybrid / Reston, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing ...

Cymertek Corporation

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud DevOp ...

Cymertek

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

Cloud DevOps Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position requires full U.S. Citizenship) KEY SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cloud DevOps ...

Bridge Core (BCore)

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$195K - $230K/yr

Overview Cloud DevOps Engineer Hybrid / Reston, VA TS/SCI with Poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it's architecting critical IT solutions, producing ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior cloud devops engineer in Washington is $81,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,900.00 and $90,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Junior Cloud Engineer

VIATEQ Corporation

Washington, DC • On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

VIATEQ is looking for a Junior Cloud Engineer to join a focused, dynamic team supporting cloud service offerings for a government agency undergoing cloud modernization and migration. The ideal candidate is an eager team-player with foundational knowledge of cloud services and computing across one or more major cloud platforms, a passion for automation and continuous learning, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, agile environment. 


This position requires an active Secret Clearance to support our government customer. 


The Junior Cloud Engineer will serve as a contributing member of a focused, small team responsible for supporting cloud service offerings used by a federal agency to modernize and migrate systems to the cloud. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and the team lead, the Junior Cloud Engineer will assist in the design, implementation, and day-to-day support of cloud solutions across one or more major cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow technical skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.


Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the support and maintenance of cloud service offerings operating at FISMA Moderate and FISMA High security levels.
  • Work collaboratively with senior engineers, the Scrum Master, and security engineers to contribute to the build and ongoing improvement of cloud service offerings.
  • Assist in the implementation of proof of concepts and pilots for various cloud solutions under the direction of senior team members.
  • Support the development of operational plans, documentation, and implementation plans for solutions used to access and leverage cloud platforms.
  • Assist in building and maintaining YAML-based CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar.
  • Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) efforts using tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, or similar under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Develop and maintain basic scripting solutions using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages to support operational and automation tasks.
  • Partner with senior engineers and operations teams to troubleshoot automation issues and contribute to practical solutions that move projects forward.
  • Support Change and Configuration Management processes in accordance with team best practices.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Contribute to a team culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
  • Research and evaluate emerging cloud technologies and solutions across Azure, AWS, and/or GCP, presenting findings to the team as directed.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of one entry-level cloud certification from a major cloud provider, including but not limited to:
    •  Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
    •  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
    •  Google Cloud Certified: Cloud Digital Leader or Associate Cloud Engineer
    •  Or an equivalent entry-level certification from a recognized cloud provider
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cloud computing or cloud engineering role, utilizing one or more of the following platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Active Secret Clearance or higher. 

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Associate-level or higher cloud certification from a major cloud provider, including but not limited to:
    •  Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
    •  AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
    •  Google Cloud Certified: Associate Cloud Engineer

Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud services and cloud computing concepts, including IaaS and PaaS offerings, on one or more of the following platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Effective communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to communicate clearly with technical team members and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under the direction of senior engineers and a technical lead.
  • Basic experience with or exposure to YAML-based CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CircleCI, or equivalent.
  • Basic experience with or exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, CloudFormation, or equivalent.
  • Foundational scripting knowledge in one or more languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python, including basic logical constructs such as if/else, loops, and error handling.
  • Familiarity with Cloud-Native and Hybrid cloud architecture concepts.
  • Understanding of the DevOps lifecycle and a desire to grow within it.
  • Familiarity with Change and Configuration Management best practices.
  • Experience with or exposure to Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
  • Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing technical responsibility over time.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:
  • Associate-level or higher certification in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Experience supporting federal government IT environments.
  • Familiarity with FISMA Moderate and/or FISMA High compliance requirements.
  • Exposure to Kanban methodology.
  • Foundational knowledge of cloud security best practices and federal compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with Terraform Open Source in CI/CD-driven solutions.
  • Experience working across multiple cloud platforms in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

Compensation Range:

$70,000-110,000. This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location, and other factors. 

About VIATEQ

VIATEQ is a proactive provider of collaborative solutions for federal government agencies. Our collaborative service framework and flexibility allow employees, customers, and business partners to work together successfully anywhere, anytime. VIATEQ’s service areas also allow government agencies to respond to competitive pressures and achieve new performance levels. 

VIATEQ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, 12 paid federal holidays, flexible spending accounts, and a professional development reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

VIATEQ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.