AWS & Kubernetes DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

Erias Ventures; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with immediate vesting

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

Disability insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Paid time off and flexible schedule

Job summary

Erias Ventures is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The role focuses on Kubernetes-based infrastructure, AWS cloud environments, CI/CD, automation, and big data solutions.

The candidate will support on-site operations in Columbia, MD, with strong leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Ideal candidates have 9+ years in DevOps or related fields (7+ with a Master’s) and hold TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years DevOps Engineering or Software Development experience, or seven+ years with a Master’s degree
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications (Security+) are required
• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph clearance required
• Experience with cloud and edge infrastructure deployment and management
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration tools
• Proficient in multiple programming languages: Python, Bash, Go

Responsibilities

• Prototype, deploy, and manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure (AWS/EKS)
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability
• Maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production systems
• Mentor and lead engineering teams
• Occasional off-hours work to support critical maintenance windows
• Ensure security and AGILE process compliance

Skills

Kubernetes orchestration

AWS (EKS/EC2/EBS/S3/Lambda)

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

Linux administration

AGILE methodologies

Tech lead / mentorship

Security+ / DoD 8570

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Erias Ventures is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The role focuses on Kubernetes-based infrastructure, AWS cloud environments, CI/CD, automation, and big data solutions.

The candidate will support on-site operations in Columbia, MD, with strong leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Ideal candidates have 9+ years in DevOps or related fields (7+ with a Master’s) and hold TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph clearance.