(9712) Senior DevOps Engineer

IAMUS; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Dependent care

Job summary

IAMUS is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and automate cloud and edge infrastructure with Kubernetes and AWS EKS. You will help deploy and manage scalable systems, write automation with Python/Bash, and collaborate with development teams to integrate applications.

The role requires strong Linux administration, Terraform/Ansible expertise, and experience with Agile teams. You will be on-site in Columbia, MD, supporting operations and mentoring engineering staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance – TS/SCI required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9+ years in DevOps or Software Development with related degree, or 7 years with Masters, or 13 years with HS/eqv.
• 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, OS deployment and scaling.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and deployment tools.
• Linux system administration and troubleshooting expertise.
• AGILE software development experience; tech lead or mentor experience.
• Willing to open/close workspace during business hours; on-site Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, esp. EKS.
• Support on-premise/Edge infrastructure deployment.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production systems.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams as needed.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

AGILE

Security clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Flux

Git

Job description

Description

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.

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

• Security Clearance – A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; 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.
• 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 be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

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

Compensation

At IAMUS Consulting, we're building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high-caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care.

Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $155,000 and $202,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting's overall compensation package.