DevOps / Cloud Engineer

Synergyecp; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Retirement

Education support

Work/Life Balance

Philanthropy programs

Office facilities

SkillBridge

Job summary

Synergy ECP, based in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking DevOps Engineers to design and manage infrastructure, automate workflows, and enable scalable, secure deployments. You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, build and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure, and implement containerization with Docker and Kubernetes to support resilient systems.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to streamline development, apply IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and monitor performance with

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of DevOps experience.
• Strong experience designing CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and system operations.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline development workflows.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline design

Education

B.S. degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our employees, to our customers and by Improving Performance (ECP). It’s what sets us apart, enabling us to be an autonomous yet agile business that delivers huge results—showing we’re ready to meet our customers’ evolving demands. Synergy ECP has earned a client list that includes numerous Fortune 100 companies, in addition to multiple branches of the US government and military services.

Job Overview

We are seeking DevOps Engineers to design and manage infrastructure, automate workflows, and enable scalable, secure system deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
• Implement containerization and orchestration solutions
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and system operations
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security
• Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline development workflows

Core Skills

• CI/CD tools and pipeline design
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• B.S. degree in a technical field and 3+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting AI/ML workloads
• Security best practices and compliance

Clearance and Requirements

• TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship

Compensation

For this role, our typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $270,000. We’re committed to rewarding top talent and offer a comprehensive rewards package, culture, and impact opportunities.

Benefits

• Health & Retirement: comprehensive health benefits package and 401(k) retirement plan; additional wellness resources.
• Education: company-sponsored continuing education program to support degree or certification advancement.
• Work/Life Balance: generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays, flexible work options.
• Philanthropy: supports employees’ volunteer and charitable initiatives.
• Corporate Facilities: collaborative office space, conference rooms, café, and scheduled social events.
• SkillBridge: program leveraging military experience in corporate environments.

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.