Junior Platform IaC Engineer with Security Clearance

Junior Platform IaC Engineer ?? Richardson, TX (Onsite with occasional travel)?? Salary: $120K – $134K Overview As a Junior Platform IaC Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code solutions in a dynamic, hybrid-cloud environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices. Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and maintaining IaC templates and scriptsSupport infrastructure deployments and system configurationsWork with Ansible playbooks and Terraform modulesHelp maintain Linux systems (RHEL environments)Support CI/CD pipelines and automation effortsTroubleshoot basic infrastructure and platform issuesDocument processes, configurations, and proceduresCollaborate with senior engineers and learn best practicesRequired QualificationsBS/BA in STEM field or equivalent experience2+ years of experience in IT, systems, or DevOps-related rolesBasic knowledge of:Linux systems (RHEL preferred)Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)Cloud and infrastructure conceptsWillingness to learn IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)Agile exposure or familiarityActive TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (required day 1)U.S. Citizenship requiredPreferred QualificationsExposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)Familiarity with Git and CI/CD toolsUnderstanding of networking and system administration basicsSecurity+ certification (or willingness to obtain)