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Junior Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

DevOps Engineer - Junior

Denver, CO · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

... Engineer - Junior Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to ... Help automate infrastructure, application deployment, and operational processes using scripting and ...

Cloud Engineer II

Golden, CO · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The engineer partners across infrastructure, security, analytics, and application teams to improve ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices. Required Qualifications

Cloud Engineer II

Golden, CO · On-site

$57.50 - $77/hr

The engineer partners across infrastructure, security, analytics, and application teams to improve ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices. Required Qualifications

Junior Front-End Developer

Westminster, CO

$105K - $122K/yr

Parsons is seeking a Junior Front End Developer, AI Applications to join our team in the Denver ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

Junior Front-End Developer

Westminster, CO · On-site

$105K - $122K/yr

Parsons is seeking a Junior Front End Developer, AI Applications to join our team in the Denver ... None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts ...

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How much do junior infrastructure engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior infrastructure engineer in Colorado is $75,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $84,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the junior infrastructure engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, you generally need foundational knowledge of networking, system administration, operating systems, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Linux/Windows servers, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), scripting languages, and industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals is typically expected. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork and communication abilities are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are essential as they enable you to maintain reliable IT infrastructure, resolve issues efficiently, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

What is a junior infrastructure engineer?

A Junior Infrastructure Engineer is an entry-level IT professional responsible for supporting and maintaining an organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services. They assist in troubleshooting, system deployments, and performance monitoring to ensure smooth operations. This role often involves working with senior engineers to implement upgrades, security measures, and optimizations. Strong problem-solving skills, basic networking knowledge, and familiarity with operating systems are essential.

What are some typical projects or tasks a junior infrastructure engineer handles on a daily basis?

As a Junior Infrastructure Engineer, your daily tasks often involve monitoring system performance, assisting with server maintenance, troubleshooting network or hardware issues, and supporting software updates or deployments. You may also help document infrastructure changes, manage user permissions, and participate in upgrade projects alongside more senior engineers. Collaboration with IT support, developers, and other technical teams is common, providing you with broad exposure to different aspects of the organization's technology environment. These experiences help build your technical skill set and prepare you for more advanced responsibilities as you gain experience.

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Job description

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with handson expertise in Kubernetes and modern containerized infrastructure. This role will support the deployment, automation, scalability, and security of Kubernetes environments across AWS-while maintaining infrastructure-as-code excellence and DevSecOps best practices. 

What you'll do:

Kubernetes Deployment, Operations, and Reliability 

  • Deploy, configure, and manage large, production-grade Kubernetes clusters across complex set of environments 
  • Automate and optimize deployments, services, ingress, storage, networking, and RBAC within Kubernetes
  • Troubleshoot complex platform issues within Kubernetes and its ecosystem

Containerization & Platform Engineering 

  • Deploy and maintain containerized DevSecOps Platform services 
  • Implement container best practices including image optimization, security hardening, and registry management
  • Collaborate with development teams to enable seamless, scalable production deployment of containerized workloads

Infrastructure as Code & Automation 

  • Develop and maintain Terraform for AWS resources (EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.)
  • Build and maintain Ansible automation for configuration management and environment consistency

CI/CD Enablement 

  • Build and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments, testing, and security workflows
  • Drive continuous improvement in reliability, automation, security, and operational efficiency

Authentication & Security 

  • Configure and maintain Keycloak for identity, access management, and SSO integrations
  • Implement and maintain security and compliance controls, especially in regulated environments

Observability & Monitoring 

  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, etc.)
  • Assist in design and implementation of scalable monitoring infrastructure components across infrastructure 

Technical Leadership & Collaboration 

  • Advise on platform architecture and containerization strategies
  • Mentor junior engineers in Kubernetes, containers, and automation practices

What you'll need:

  • 3 years of experience with:
    • DevOps or infrastructure engineering 
    • Kubernetes
    • AWS (including EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, and/or CloudWatch)
    • Container technology (Docker, Podman, or containerd)
    • Troubleshooting technical issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • 2 years of experience with: 
    • IAM (policies, roles, & service accounts)
    • Terraform, Ansible or other automation
    • GitLab CI/CD pipeline development 
    • Networking fundamentals and service mesh familiarity
    • Government/compliance frameworks (800-53/800-171)
    • Scripting (Bash, Python)
  • CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8140 qualified certification (expected within 90 days of hire)

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Experience with:
    • Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux)
    • Platform One BigBang
    • Vulnerability management and security scanning tools
    • Prometheus/Grafana/Loki stacks
    • Keycloack administration 
  • Recommended Certifications
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator(CKA) or Certified Kubernetes
    • Application Developer (CKAD)
    • AWS Certification: Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security certification

Clearance:

Must have a TS/SCI level government clearance

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