Junior DevOps Engineer

Reports to: Sr. Director of Technology 
Department: Technology 
Employment Type: Full-Time 

Position Summary 

The Junior DevOps Engineer is a key member of the Technology Department responsible for supporting, automating, and optimizing Kolbe Academy's IT infrastructure and systems. This role bridges traditional systems administration with modern automation and software development practices, ensuring the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of Kolbe Academy's technology environment. 

The Junior DevOps Engineer will assist in maintaining infrastructure, developing automation solutions, and building integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to security best practices in support of Kolbe Academy's mission. 

Key Responsibilities 

Infrastructure & Systems Administration 

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, servers, and network systems. 

• Collaborate with senior technical staff to implement and maintain security measures that protect company data, systems, and user information. 

• Assist with system deployments and maintenance, potentially outside of regular business hours as needed. 

• Follow and promote security best practices including least-privilege access, secure coding standards, and routine vulnerability assessments. 

Automation & Development 

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency. 

• Build and maintain API integrations between internal systems and third-party platforms and services. 

• Support ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows to facilitate reliable data exchange between systems. 

• Support the maintenance of data integrity across integrated platforms and systems. 

• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with technical staff to develop secure, maintainable, and well-documented code. 

Help Desk & User Support 

• Provide second-tier technical support to end users, resolving escalated hardware, software, and systems issues. 

• Assist the help desk as demand requires and document solutions for future reference.