DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 30701

HII's Mission Technologies division; Maryland; Hybrid; AUD 132,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium

401k benefit

PTO + holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team in Maryland. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, CI/CD, 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

Qualifications

• Must obtain TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
• 2+ years DevOps or software development; or 0 with a Masters; or 6 years with HS diploma.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes or similar).
• Experience with AWS services and deployment of infrastructure.
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operations.
• Monitor production systems and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform / Ansible

Python / Bash / Go

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Helm

K9s

AWS CLI

Job description

HII's Mission Technologies division – Maryland NSW

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us.

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

Anticipated Salary Range:$91,548.00-$115,000.00. 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.

Job Description

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. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.

#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them rapidly to maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 2-3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs.

Preferred Requirements

• Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is willing/able to obtain an SCI read-in.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
• Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.