About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level DevOps Engineer I (New Grad) to join their Denver, CO engineering team. This is a 3-month temporary engagement with hands-on training and exposure to CI/CD, containers, cloud infrastructure, and automation. There is potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn and assist with software deployment, operations, and the evolution of cloud-based systems.
• Support and help refine CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) under senior guidance.
• Assist in deploying and scaling containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Help provision and manage cloud resources with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and support Azure-based solutions while applying security best practices.
• Participate in building and refining Docker images for development and test environments.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and contribute to reliability improvements.
• Follow established security guidelines and collaborate with security teams on secure deployments.
• Experiment with emerging tools and automation techniques to modernize workflows.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in DevOps, cloud, or systems administration (entry-level/new grad welcome).
• Basic understanding of Linux and comfort with the command line.
• Introductory exposure to CI/CD concepts, Docker, and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with basic scripting (Bash, Python) or coursework/projects demonstrating scripting ability.
• Strong desire to learn, adapt, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance (ITAR and export-control eligibility required).

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Preferred Skills

• Any hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) or relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tooling.
• Internship or project experience demonstrating continuous learning and practical application of DevOps practices.

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Compensation & Location

• Base salary (Denver, CO): $75,000 (annual).
• Work location: Onsite in Denver, CO. Travel to other sites as needed.
• Employment type: Temporary (3-month engagement) with potential for conversion; full-time responsibilities expected during the engagement.

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Additional Requirements & Working Conditions

• This role is onsite and may involve typical office environmental conditions (sitting, occasional lifting, commuting, and onsite collaboration).
• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (including ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please notify the recruiter if you require assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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