DevOps Engineer I

Join Tesla Government as a DevOps Engineer I, building hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, deployment automation, and security compliance on a live government platform, while working closely with senior engineers who provide mentorship and structured growth toward independent ownership. The DevOps Engineer I supports the implementation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes for the CKM platform. This role focuses on building foundational skills in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and system operations while contributing to reliable and secure system delivery.

Responsibilities

Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) using established tools and processes; Support environment setup and maintenance across development, test, and production environments; Validate that infrastructure changes are applied correctly and function as expected; Assist in maintaining CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment workflows; Execute and monitor pipeline runs, identifying failures and escalating issues as needed; Support implementation of minor updates or fixes to pipeline configurations under guidance; Support application deployments using established processes and automation; Assist in troubleshooting deployment issues and validating successful releases; Ensure environments are properly configured and ready for deployments; Monitor system health, performance, and availability using established tools; Respond to alerts and assist in troubleshooting operational issues; Escalate complex issues to senior engineers and support resolution efforts; Follow established practices for secure configuration and deployment; Assist in implementing security controls within infrastructure and pipelines; Support compliance-related activities, including validation of configurations and documentation updates; Execute operational tasks using existing automation and tooling; Assist in developing or updating simple automation scripts under guidance; Learn infrastructure-as-code concepts and contribute to maintaining existing configurations.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in DevOps, system administration, cloud engineering, or related technical roles (including internships or academic projects); Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably AWS); Basic understanding of Linux systems and command-line tools; Exposure to CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions or similar); Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git); Basic understanding of networking concepts and system architecture; Exposure to scripting or programming (e.g., Bash, Python, Java) preferred; Interest in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK) preferred; Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

Nice to have

Certification in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate); Exposure to containerization concepts (Docker, basic Kubernetes); Familiarity with configuration management or IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK, CloudFormation); Java experience a plus given our CDK-based pipeline; Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team environment; Prior exposure to a government, DoD, or regulated/compliance-driven environment; Active security clearance, or prior clearance eligibility determination; Strong written communication skills for documenting configurations and processes.

Benefits

Flex PTO; flexible work schedule; health benefits; 4% matching on 401k contributions; competitive compensation; work from home (telework); medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings options; paid time off; paid holidays; professional development opportunities.