Associate DevOps Engineer

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn.

Who You Are

As an Associate DevOps Engineer at Ontic, you will join our growing engineering team to help bridge the gap between development and operations. This is an entry-level role designed for a motivated graduate to learn the ropes of maintaining high-level security and reliability for our cloud-based services.

You will support our team in cloud initiatives and ongoing service maintenance. As an integral part of our global team, you will collaborate closely with DevOps professionals in the U.S. and India, contributing to projects while building your technical expertise in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the global DevOps team to maintain and troubleshoot infrastructure across cloud environments (AWS/GCP).

• Learn and implement automation scripts (Python/Bash) to improve operational efficiency.

• Support CI/CD pipeline tasks, gaining hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.

• Monitor application and server health, learning to identify, analyze, and resolve system issues.

• Explore the integration of AI tools and concepts into our DevOps workflows.

• Maintain and update documentation for systems, processes, and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (6-12 months of experience)

• Foundational knowledge of Linux, Networking, scripting and OS concepts

• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/AZURE)

• Understanding of Python

• Understanding of DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins, Git, Docker/containers, Kubernetes) through internships or projects

• Exposure to AI concepts/tools

Mindset:

• Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and domains

• Receptive to feedback and coaching, with a growth-oriented attitude

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and dependable

This role is based in Austin, Texas, and requires to work from the Austin office three days a week.

This role supports a FedRAMP environment and requires that work be performed within the United States by individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who are U.S. citizens.

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at recruitment@ontic.co or call (512) 572-7400