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 Responsibilities
Assist in developing and maintaining IaC templates and scripts
Support infrastructure deployments and system configurations
Work with Ansible playbooks and Terraform modules
Help maintain Linux systems (RHEL environments)
Support CI/CD pipelines and automation efforts
Troubleshoot basic infrastructure and platform issues
Document processes, configurations, and procedures
Collaborate with senior engineers and learn best practices
Required Qualifications
BS/BA in STEM field or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in IT, systems, or DevOps-related roles
Basic knowledge of:
Linux systems (RHEL preferred)
Scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
Cloud and infrastructure concepts
Willingness to learn IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Agile exposure or familiarity
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (required day 1)
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools
Understanding of networking and system administration basics
Security+ certification (or willingness to obtain)