Development Operations Engineer 3 - Kubernetes, Linux, Docker - Akina, Inc.

OpenTalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Development Operations Engineer 3 to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role focuses on Linux system administration, network design, and operational support for SIGINT survey and related software.

You will work with Arista and Cisco devices, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and apply IaC using Ansible or Terraform. The position requires recent Kubernetes experience, strong scripting (Python/Bash), and ability to travel for deployments or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience required or substitute four years of experience for degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS) across lab and production environments.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot LAN/CAN/WAN networks and interconnects.
• Configure and optimize Arista and Cisco devices to support multi‑tier deployments.
• Develop and maintain pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab for CI/CD.
• Implement IaC with Ansible or Terraform and manage containers with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor, secure, and operate hybrid cloud/virtualized environments with rapid incident response.

Skills

Linux admin

LAN/WAN

Arista devices

Cisco devices

Network configuration

Python

Bash

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Kubernetes management

Hybrid cloud

Cluster orchestration

Containerization

Kubernetes 3y

Education

BS in Engineering or CS; 4 yrs experience

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Arista

Cisco

Job description

Development Operations Engineer 3 - (Kubernetes, Linux, Docker)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required Position ID: 11-8859-DEVOPS3 Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

Responsible for system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless SIGINT survey, collection, and geo-location systems and software, including prototypes, development, operational testing, test, and lab systems and products.

Perform network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing LAN/CAN/WAN networks.

Work with both Arista and Cisco network devices.

Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.

Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices.

Provide Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash; build and maintain pipelines with tools like Jenkins or GitLab; use Ansible or Terraform for infrastructure as code; work with Docker and Kubernetes; and manage and monitor hybrid cloud/virtualized environments.

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

• Performing network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks LAN/CAN/WAN administration.
• Configuring and optimizing the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
• Designing solutions, integrating, configuring, deploying, testing and providing ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

Position Required Skills:

• Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting
• LAN/CAN/WAN network services
• Arista and Cisco network devices
• Network configuration and optimization
• Python and Bash scripting
• Jenkins or GitLab pipelines
• Ansible or Terraform infrastructure as code
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Kubernetes cluster management
• Hybrid cloud/virtualized environment management and monitoring
• Recent experience in Kubernetes within the last three (3) years
• Recent experience in cluster orchestration within the last three (3) years
• Recent experience in containerization within the last three (3) years

DEVOPS3 Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science; may substitute four (4) years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.