DevOps Engineer - AWS/Ansible/Linux/Python

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS
• 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
• Maintain and monitor 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

Requirements

• Security Clearance: A current TS/SCI with Polygraph
• U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 4-5 days/week. Flexibility is key to accommodate any schedule changes per the customer.

Qualifications

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus
• Work could possibly require some on-call work.

Pay

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)

Schedule

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D