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

Akina, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 254,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO plus 11 federal holidays

401k with 10% company contribution

Healthcare fully covered for employee

Job summary

Akina, Inc. in Annapolis Junction, Maryland is seeking a Development Operations Engineer 3 to manage Linux system administration, upgrades, and integration of SIGINT survey and geo-location systems, including prototypes and labs.

The role requires TS/SCI – Polygraph, hands-on Docker and Kubernetes, IaC with Ansible or Terraform, and experience with Jenkins or GitLab pipelines; able to travel and provide 24/7 on-call support.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps.
• Recent Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization experience within last 3 years.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science; Masters substitution allowed; travel for on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of SIGINT survey and related systems.
• Designing, integrating, configuring, deploying, testing and maintaining various network devices.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and travel for installations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Linux administration

Python

Bash

CI pipelines

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Network devices

Hybrid cloud

Education

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

MS in Engineering or Computer Science (substitution).

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

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

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

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

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 11-8860-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 to include prototypes, development, operational testing, test, and labs systems and products.

Designing solutions, integrating, configuring, deploying, testing and providing ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices.

Position Required Skills:

• Strong Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash.
• Experience building and maintaining pipelines with tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using Ansible or Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for software deployment.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Experience with management and monitoring of hybrid cloud/virtualized environments.
• Experience with both Arista and Cisco network devices.
• 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.

DEVOPS3 Qualifications:

Twelve (12) 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 two (2) years of experience with Masters of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.

May substitute four (4) years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.

Willing to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Salary Range: $254k-$311k (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.