DevOps Development Lead – AWS & Kubernetes

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) contribution

Life and disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Technology reimbursement

Job summary

Ctrl+ LLC seeks a senior DevOps Lead to architect and run the AWS and Kubernetes platform for a modernized mission system. You will set technical direction, develop infrastructure as code, and manage CI/CD pipelines while supporting an on-call rotation.

The role requires extensive AWS architecture, Kubernetes experience, and leadership of engineers, with on-site, in-person work in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• Extensive AWS infrastructure architecture experience.
• Infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible & Python.
• Kubernetes, EKS/ECS and Docker proficiency.
• GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD expertise.
• Experience leading engineers and managing sprint work.

Responsibilities

• Architect infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop infrastructure as code with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Install, configure and tune Kubernetes, EKS, ECS and Docker.
• Find and deliver AWS cost savings.
• Break sprint priorities into tickets and manage team tasking.
• Drive the technical direction of the infrastructure.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab runners and Argo CD.
• Support an on-call rotation.

Skills

AWS architecture

IaC (Terraform/Ansible/Python)

Kubernetes / EKS / ECS / Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

Engineering leadership & sprint mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site (SCIF)

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Lead the DevOps team that architects and runs the AWS and Kubernetes platform for a modernized mission system, and set its technical direction.

The mission

Provide a reliable, highly available, cost-effective platform for a microservices-based operational system.

What you’ll do

• Architect infrastructure on AWS
• Develop infrastructure as code with Python, Ansible and Terraform
• Install, configure and tune Kubernetes, EKS, ECS and Docker
• Find and deliver AWS cost savings
• Break sprint priorities into tickets and manage team tasking
• Drive the technical direction of the infrastructure
• Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab runners and Argo CD
• Support an on-call rotation

What you’ll bring

• 12 years of professional experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (10 years with a related master’s)
• Extensive AWS infrastructure architecture
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Python)
• Kubernetes, EKS/ECS and Docker
• GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD
• Experience leading engineers and managing sprint work

Preferred qualifications

• AWS: EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, auto scaling
• AWS networking: VPCs, NAT, gateways
• Fargate

Compensation and flexibility

$121.47–$134.12 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.