Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Engineer

Job Overview

At DANE, we keep our best people because we treat them well. We offer everything from generous PTO starting on day one to real investment in employee growth. You’ll join a team of sharp, mission-driven engineers where your work matters and learning is part of the job.

We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to join our DevOps practice supporting a federal modernization program in Crystal City, VA. You'll bring hands-on experience in either cloud or on-premise infrastructure and grow your expertise across both, working alongside a collaborative DevOps team on CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform support. You'll have a designated team home while routinely contributing to cross-team projects, training, and knowledge sharing.

Details:

• Location: Hybrid - Onsite, Arlington, VA ,1 day/week and as needed
• Job Type: Full Time
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Equivalent
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Clearance: Must hold Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines and automation across cloud (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) and on-prem (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) environments
• Participate in infrastructure provisioning and application deployment automation across both cloud and on-prem platforms
• Troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve deployment, monitoring, and security automation
• Collaborate across cloud and on-prem teams through peer programming, joint solutioning, and cross-team projects
• Share learnings and best practices across the DevOps organization to reduce silos and accelerate team capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Active DOD Secret Clearance required
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or related role
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation
• Proficiency in either cloud technologies (GitLab, AWS, EKS, Terraform, Docker) or on-prem technologies (Jenkins, OpenShift, Ansible) with willingness to cross-train in both
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes across complex infrastructure environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to document clearly and collaborate effectively across DevOps and development teams
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly in fast-moving environments

DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Cloud Engineering: 2 years (Required)
• CI/CD: 2 years (Preferred)
• Terraform: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ansible: 2 years (Required)

Security clearance

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Arlington, VA 22209 (Required)

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22209