Full-Time
Junior Automation Engineer
Posted on 8/21/2026
Edgewater IT
201-500 employees
Government IT consulting with security clearances
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Hybrid
Must live in Albuquerque; some on-site work is required.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
 DevOps & Infrastructure (1) |
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- Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
- Experience with UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows operating systems, including file management, scripting, editing, and security.
- Experience using programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large datasets.
- Familiarity with network communication protocols and related protocols.
- Ability to implement solutions integrating REST application programming interface (API)-based web services.
- A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or at least seven years of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
- An active Department of Energy Q-level security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Residence in Albuquerque because some on-site work is required.
- Server administration and infrastructure management experience.
- Experience with container technologies including Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
- Ability to consistently follow standard change-management and release processes.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and transparency.
- Manage and administer server infrastructure supporting development and production environments.
- Develop, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using OpenShift and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to build robust APIs and user interfaces.
- Design and optimize databases to support application needs.
- Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
- Drive DevOps best practices to improve software delivery speed and reliability.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.
Edgewater IT provides IT consulting services focused on U.S. government clients. It offers expertise across the IT life cycle including program and project management, system and network operations, and cyber security, drawing on a workforce that often holds top secret clearances and advanced degrees. The company works with federal agencies and contracting partners, delivering staffing and governance support as well as policy guidance to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Edgewater differentiates itself by combining large-company capabilities with small-company attention, backed by a woman-owned status, deep government experience, and a culture that emphasizes qualified, committed personnel and competitive, stable compensation. Its goal is to be the best IT consulting partner for government clients by providing the right talent and knowledge to meet mission needs while maintaining contracting compliance and quality.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Maryland
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The July 2026 Argonne managed-services win expands DOE presence and validates delivery capability.
- February 2026 EIA order added $13.2 million potential value and $10.6 million backlog.
- Headcount rose to 461 by March 2026, and 89 open roles signal continued demand.
What critics are saying
- Revenue concentration in federal contracts exposes Edgewater to procurement slowdowns and recompetes.
- Its January 2026 NIH protest was dismissed, highlighting execution risk in competitive bids.
- If FBI or DOE recompetes turn adverse in 2026-2027, growth and hiring stall fast.
What makes Edgewater IT unique
- DOE and FBI credentials anchor Edgewater in sticky, mission-critical federal IT work.
- CMMC Level 2 certification in July 2025 strengthens its posture for CUI contracts.
- EdgeScanAI won CDAO Tradewinds Awardable status on June 2, 2026.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
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