DevOps Engineer I (Falls Church, VA)

• Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) using established tools and processes.

• Support environment setup and maintenance across development, test, and production environments.

• Validate that infrastructure changes are applied correctly and function as expected.

• Assist in maintaining CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows.

• Execute and monitor pipeline runs, identifying failures and escalating issues as needed.

• Support implementation of minor updates or fixes to pipeline configurations under guidance.

• Support application deployments using established processes and automation.

• Assist in troubleshooting deployment issues and validating successful releases.

• Ensure environments are properly configured and ready for deployments.

• Monitor system health, performance, and availability using established tools.

• Respond to alerts and assist in troubleshooting operational issues.

• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers and support resolution efforts.

• Follow established practices for secure configuration and deployment.

• Assist in implementing security controls within infrastructure and pipelines.

• Support compliance-related activities, including validation of configurations and documentation updates.

• Execute operational tasks using existing automation and tooling.

• Assist in developing or updating simple automation scripts under guidance.

• Learn infrastructure-as-code concepts and contribute to maintaining existing configurations.

• Completes assigned tasks with guidance and increasing independence over time.

• Follows established processes for infrastructure management and deployment.

• Communicates progress, issues, and uncertainties clearly.

• Maintains attention to detail in system configuration and execution.

• Actively builds knowledge of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

• Collaborates effectively with DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators.

• Assigned infrastructure and operational tasks are completed accurately and reliably.

• Deployments and pipeline executions are supported effectively.

• Issues are identified and escalated appropriately.

• The engineer demonstrates steady growth in technical capability and independence.

• Systems remain stable and supported through consistent operational execution.

• The DevOps Engineer I becomes increasingly capable of contributing to infrastructure and automation efforts.

• 0–2 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, cloud engineering, or related technical roles (including internships or academic projects).

• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS).

• Basic understanding of Linux systems and command-line tools.

• Exposure to CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar).

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Basic understanding of networking concepts and system architecture.

• Exposure to scripting or programming (e.g., Bash, Python, Java) preferred.

• Interest in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) preferred.

• Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

• Certification in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate).

• Exposure to containerization concepts (Docker, basic Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with configuration management or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK, CloudFormation); Java experience a plus given our CDK-based pipeline.

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.

• Prior exposure to a government, DoD, or regulated/compliance-driven environment.

• Active security clearance, or prior clearance eligibility determination.

• Strong written communication skills for documenting configurations and processes.

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Compensation: The expected initial salary for this role is $85,000.00 - $95,000.000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and organizational needs. Individual compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to base salary, Tesla Government offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Tesla Government Inc. 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 

This is a full time position