DevOps Engineer Intern

Company Overview

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. 

Quick Hits

Employees: 300

Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lexington Park, MD, and other client sites across the US

About the Internship:

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in automation, research, and development. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates eager to work with cutting-edge technologies and streamline software development processes through automation.

What You'll Work On:

• Automation & Tooling: Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation scripts, and cloud deployment processes
• Research & Development: Explore new DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices to improve efficiency
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Work with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi to automate cloud infrastructure management
• Monitoring & Logging: Assist in setting up monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana
• Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with developers, security teams, and IT operations to ensure seamless deployments and document best practices
  
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for DevOps, automation, and cloud technologies
• Basic experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with Linux environments and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Willingness to research and test new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
  
  

Nice-to-Have (But Not Required):

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Bicep)
• Understanding of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
  
  
  

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience with industry-leading DevOps tools and workflows
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to real-world automation and cloud projects
• A chance to contribute to meaningful R&D initiatives
  
  
  

No travel or Security Clearance Required.

What we will provide in return: 

• Competitive health care plans with savings accounts
• Dental and vision plans
• 401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning Management System with robust offerings
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements where possible
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Veterans’ focused Employee Resources Group with regular educational sessions and communications
• Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options
  
  
  

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@hexagonusfederal.com and/or phone number (703) 264-5600 to contact us about your interest in employment with Hexagon US Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class covered by federal, state, or local law. Hexagon US Federal participates in E-Verify.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners.