DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 30405

About the role

Enlighten is 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.

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

Requirements

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance (not required on day one); U.S. Citizenship required
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor's in a related field; or 7 years relevant experience with a Master's in a 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
• Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• 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
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+)
• Must be willing to travel to Camp Bullis (San Antonio, TX) when necessary; flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in travel
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at the Grapevine, TX office; flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision, and dental plans
• 10% 401k benefit
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Education/training allowances

Pay

Anticipated Salary Range: $119,574.00 – $155,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity, and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications, and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Schedule & Location

Hybrid work environment: on average 1–2 days per week at the Grapevine, TX office, with the flexibility to work from home when needed. Travel to Camp Bullis (San Antonio, TX) required when necessary; flexibility is essential to accommodate changes in travel and schedule.