(9365) DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineer supporting a US government customer onsite in Columbia, MD: building AWS (EKS) and edge/on-prem infrastructure, automating deployments with CI/CD, and keeping Kubernetes-based services reliable and scalable. Core stack includes AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, Linux, and Python/Bash/Go; an active TS/SCI with CI poly is required.
- Compensation
- $156K–$203K / yr
- Location
- Columbia, MD
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
- 9+ years DevOps/Software Development with Bachelors, or 7 years with Masters, or HS diploma + 13 years relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
- Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)
- Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
- Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
- Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment
- Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting of complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and standard tool suites
- Demonstrated experience as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams
- DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+)
- Willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed
- Standard 40-hour, 5-day on-site work week in Columbia, MD, plus ~1-2 off-hour weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per month
Nice to have
- Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto)
- Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform
Full description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD.
If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Requirements
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
- Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment.
- Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
- Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
- Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
- Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
- 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
- Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
- Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.