Build a strong foundation in modern engineering as a DevOps Engineer at Maximus, where you’ll work alongside experienced mentors to support and enhance cloud-based systems in a mission-driven environment. In this role, you’ll assist with managing cloud resources, identifying opportunities to improve CI/CD pipelines, strengthening system observability, and building infrastructure-as-code components using tools like Terraform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in technical discussions and project meetings, and support cloud security initiatives—developing hands-on experience with AWS and DevOps best practices while growing your problem-solving and customer-focused mindset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty under the direction of a more senior mentor to build a well-rounded skillset.
- Escalate issues and questions to management, as necessary.
- Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope.
- Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects.
- Read, understand, and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.
- Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset.
- Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.
- Help manage cloud resources and basic cloud administration tasks
- Identify opportunities to enhance CI/CD processes
- Assist with improving Observability across systems
- Assist in building Infrastructure-as-code components
- Support cloud security initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required and 0-2 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Cloud (preferably AWS) experience
- IaC (preferably Terraform) experience
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
