DevOps Engineer I

Position: DevOps Engineer I

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Falls Church, VA or St. Louis, MO preferred (remote potential within the continental US)

The Role: Join Tesla Government as a DevOps Engineer I, building hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, deployment automation, and security compliance on a live government platform, while working closely with senior engineers who provide mentorship and structured growth toward independent ownership.

About Us: Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Founded in 2009, Tesla Government seeks to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally and with government and external partners. Our proven agile, outcome-oriented approach delivers results quickly, reducing risk and driving client success.

We offer Flex PTO, flexible work schedule, health benefits, 4% matching on 401k contributions, competitive compensation, and work from home (telework). We have a friendly, active work environment, and our projects make a difference.

Position Summary: The DevOps Engineer I supports the implementation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes for the CKM platform. This role focuses on building foundational skills in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and system operations while contributing to reliable and secure system delivery.

The DevOps Engineer I works under the guidance of senior DevOps engineers and technical leadership and is accountable for executing assigned tasks related to infrastructure support, deployment processes, and environment management. The role contributes to maintaining system stability and supporting development teams through established tooling and processes.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on learning and execution, with growth toward independent ownership of infrastructure and automation responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (others may be assigned)

Infrastructure and Environment Support

• 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.

CI/CD Pipeline Support

• 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.

Deployment and Release Support

• 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.

Monitoring and Operational Support

• 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.

Security and Compliance Support

• 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.

Automation Usage and Development Exposure

• 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.

Operating Expectations

• 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.

What Success Looks Like:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Experience:

• 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.

To apply please submit:

• Resume

• Cover Letter
  

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.