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

OpenTalent; Maryland; On-site; USD 254,000 - 311,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a Development Operations Engineer 3 in Maryland to administer Linux systems and container platforms for SIGINT systems. The role requires strong scripting, IaC, and experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and hybrid cloud environments.

A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required and on-site duties in Annapolis Junction apply. The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain diverse networks, upgrade systems, and support 24/7 operations with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux admin, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Recent Kubernetes experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience with cluster orchestration and containerization in production.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; substitutions allowed for relevant experience.
• Willing to travel for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; able to provide 24/7 on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, upgrade, install, test, integrate and configure multi-site SIGINT systems and software.
• Design, integrate, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for various network devices.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability and security; monitor hybrid/cloud environments.
• Lead development and deployment pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab; implement IaC with Ansible/Terraform.

Skills

Linux

Python

Bash

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC

Arista/Cisco

Networking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

May substitute four years' experience for degree

MS in Engineering or CS (advantage)

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Arista/Cisco devices

Job description

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

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required 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 four years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

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

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.