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

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 141,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO accrued annually

11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare coverage for employee

Dependent coverage 50%

Educational assistance for courses and

job-related training and certs

Job summary

Akina, Inc. is seeking a Development Operations Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to design, deploy, and support containerized and cloud-native systems. You will work with Kubernetes clusters, Linux administration, and Python scripts to automate deployments and ensure secure, scalable operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and offers a robust compensation package, including generous PTO, 401k with 10% company contribution, healthcare coverage, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments and Linux administration.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes and managing clusters for HA, scalability and security.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (Security+).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; substitutions allowed as described.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate software and system deployments.
• Configure and optimize networks to connect front-end and back-end components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Linux systems and containerized environments.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC tooling.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance in hybrid cloud environments.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux administration

Python

Bash scripting

CI/CD

Cloud deployments

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

RHEL/CentOS

Job description

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

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

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

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

Description:

Two (2) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, Development Security Operations. 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. Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (i.e., Security+). Must be willing to travel.

Position Required Skills:

• 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 in containerization.
• Be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
• Willing to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

DEVOPS0 Qualifications:

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

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 Computer Science.

May substitute two (2) years of experience with Masters of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.

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. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 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 towards 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.