Development Operations Engineer 0 - (Kubernetes, Docker, Linux)

Akina Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 141,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO

401k 100% vested + 10% contribution

Healthcare coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Akina Inc. is seeking a Development Operations Engineer 0 in Annapolis Junction, MD, for hands-on Linux, Kubernetes, and Docker DevOps work. The role emphasizes building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices within a security-conscious DoD environment.

Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph, 2 years in deployments, Kubernetes in last 3 years, and a BS in Engineering/CS (or equivalent). Competitive salary and strong health benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.
• Recent Kubernetes experience within the last three years.
• Recent cluster orchestration and containerization experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; DoD 8570 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network services from design through deployment and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab.
• Manage and optimize Linux systems and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Operate Kubernetes clusters for high availability and security; manage hybrid cloud environments.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux administration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Jenkins / GitLab CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Cluster orchestration

Hybrid cloud management

Networking design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Engineering or CS substitution (2 years)

Alternative: four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's

Active DoD 8570 compliant cert (e.g., Security+)

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Development Operations Engineer 0 - (Kubernetes, Docker, Linux)

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Development Operations Engineer 0 - (Kubernetes, Docker, Linux)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 11-8865-DEVOPS0
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Experience performing network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of LAN/CAN/WAN networks; administration of Arista and Cisco devices; configuring and optimizing networks to connect front-end and back-end components.

Strong Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting; proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.

Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab and using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, managing and configuring Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.

Experience with management and monitoring of hybrid cloud/virtualized environments.

• Experience performing network services from design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of LAN/CAN/WAN networks.
• Administration of Arista and Cisco devices.
• Configuring and optimizing networks to connect front-end and back-end components.
• Strong Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab.
• Using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Managing and configuring Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.

Position Required Skills:

• Network services design and implementation
• Arista and Cisco device administration
• Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting
• Python and Bash scripting
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab
• Infrastructure as code with Ansible or Terraform
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Kubernetes cluster administration for high availability, scalability, and security
• Hybrid cloud/virtualized environment management and monitoring

DEVOPS0 Qualifications:

Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.

Recent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes.

Recent experience within the last three (3) years in cluster orchestration.

Recent experience within the last three (3) years containerization.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.

May substitute four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

May substitute two years' experience with MS in Engineering or CS.

Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (i.e., Security+).

Salary Range: $141k-$173k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

• 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
• 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary.
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents.
• We offer educational assistance toward college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.