Junior IT/DevOps Engineer

About Geon Technologies:

Geon Technologies is a rapidly growing small business that provides signal processing and sensor system integration services to the United States Government (USG) and the industry base that supports them. Geon seeks to be known for “signals, sensors, and systems”. Geon has expertise in the science and development of signal processing techniques and algorithm solutions for multi-INT applications. The signal processing and hardware focused sectors of Geon are supported by the work Geon conducts with open architectures, open frameworks, and open systems that facilitate the rapid development, integration, and deployment of techniques and capabilities to operational contexts.

Come join a company that brings unique expertise and value to our customers. Geon Technologies has an immediate need for IT/DevOps Engineers with 1 or more years of experience.

Position Overview:

As an IT/DevOps Engineer, you will assist in supporting the company’s cloud and on-premise infrastructure, ensuring systems adhere to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in administration, security, and automation, all while working alongside senior engineers and leadership to ensure compliance with industry and government security requirements.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in an IT support, cyber security, or systems engineering role.
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred) and managing cloud environments.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration.
• Understanding of networking principles (VPN, DNS, firewalls, etc.).
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or similar is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with teams and users.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to AWS GovCloud or Microsoft GCC High environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools.
• Knowledge of hardware provisioning tools like DRP.
• Basic understanding of CMMC compliance requirements (also known as NIST 800-171).

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Benefits:

• Medical Insurance - 75% employer paid; 25% employee paid.
• Dental Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Vision Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) - Annual employer contribution of $2,000 (individual)/$4,000 (family).
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
• AD&D Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Up to $300,000 - employee paid.
• 401k & Profit Sharing - 5% Safe Harbor contributions, no match required; up to 10% Profit Sharing.
• Professional Development - $4,000 per calendar year to attend conferences & trainings.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment - Reimbursement of one class per semester towards continuing education with the option to apply up to $1,200 a year toward qualifying student loans.
• Employee Referral Incentive - $10,000 (paid 180 days after new hire start date).
• Annual Bonus - Performance Based.
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours.
• Holidays - 11 Federal Holidays.
• Maternity Leave - 160 hours followed by Short-term disability (STD).
• Paternity Leave - 160 hours.
• Bereavement Leave - 24 hours (equivalent of 3 days) for immediate family.
• Health & Wellness - $750 per calendar year for items such as gym memberships, ergonomic keyboards, standing desks, etc.
• Professional Subscriptions - $350 per calendar year.

Geon Technologies provides wage ranges in accordance with the Maryland Wage Range Transparency law. Pay within the range will be decided by the company in its sole discretion and will be based on several factors including but not limited to experience and/or other qualifications. The projected pay range for this position is $60,000- $90,000.

Geon Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.