Jr DevOps Engineer

Description
As a Junior Dev Ops Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and operation of Dev Ops capabilities that enable reliable, secure, and scalable software delivery. You will work closely with Dev Ops engineers, developers, and platform teams to automate processes, maintain cloud infrastructure, and respond to operational issues while continuing to build your technical skills.
How you will make an impact:
- Dev Ops & CI/CD Support:
Assist with building, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Support infrastructure management using tools such as Terraform or Ansible under the guidance of other engineers.
- Cloud & Platform Operations:
Help maintain cloud environments (primarily AWS), including basic networking, tagging, scaling, and configuration best practices.
- Monitoring & Incident Support:
Assist with monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting in lower environments and production, escalating issues as needed
- Security & Compliance Awareness:
Follow established security, Dev Sec Ops , and compliance standards and collaborate with security teams when needed.
- Service Management:
Participate in incident, change, and release processes aligned with ITIL practices.
- Documentation:
Create and maintain clear documentation for processes, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Continuous Improvement:
Learn and apply Dev Ops best practices while contributing ideas for improving reliability, automation, and efficiency.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Nice to haves:
- Experience in the workforce (group) benefits and/or insurance and/or financial industries
- Knowledge of ITIL framework primarily in Service Transition and Service Operations
- Relevant certifications
What will make candidates stand out:
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus
Proven experience, leading and influencing technical teams comprised of PL employees and contractors
Knowledge of ITIL framework primarily in Service Transition and Service Operations
You embrace the ambiguity and complexity associated with participating in a new business and new team structure
Experience in the workforce (group) benefits and/or insurance and/or financial industries
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Newport Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.56/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Newport Beach,CA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
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