DevOps Engineer

Knonix; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401K with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Education & Professional Development

Job summary

Knonix is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to design and automate secure, scalable delivery platforms across cloud environments. You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation/Bicep, and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.

The role requires hands-on cloud engineering experience, scripting skills, and the ability to implement DevSecOps practices across the full software delivery lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on with Terraform, CloudFormation or equivalent IaC tools.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and cloud security controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain DevOps platforms and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for secure software delivery.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools.
• Build deployment tooling with Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Manage source control, branching, release management, and deployment workflows.
• Support containerized delivery using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Configure monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions.
• Investigate incidents and optimize performance and security.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Git-based workflows

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bicep

Pulumi

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

# DevOps EngineerAnnapolis Junction, MDFull-TimeClearance: TS/SCI with PolygraphDevOpsDevopsTerraformAzureDescription / General DutiesAs part of our continuing growth, we are looking for a capable and collaborative DevOps Engineer to join our inclusive technology team. This role offers the opportunity to build, automate, and support secure, scalable delivery platforms while contributing to cloud adoption, continuous integration, and continuous improvement across client projects.Responsibilities* —Design, implement, configure, and maintain reliable DevOps platforms and cloud infrastructure across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.* —Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that support efficient, repeatable, secure, and high-quality software delivery.* —Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or equivalent technologies.* —Build automation scripts and deployment tools using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar programming and scripting languages.* —Manage source control, branching strategies, build processes, release management, and deployment workflows using GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms.* —Support containerized application delivery using Docker, Kubernetes, and managed container platforms.* —Configure monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions to improve application and infrastructure reliability.* —Investigate incidents, troubleshoot deployment and performance issues, and implement preventative improvements.* —Apply DevSecOps principles, cloud security controls, governance requirements, and compliance standards throughout the software delivery lifecycle.* —Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, security specialists, project teams, and clients to deliver effective technical solutions.* —Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, deployment records, architecture diagrams, and platform configuration information.Required Experience* —Professional experience in a DevOps, platform engineering, cloud engineering, systems administration, or software delivery role.* —Hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.* —Practical experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.* —Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Pulumi, or an equivalent tool.* —Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or Go.* —Experience with Git-based source control, pull requests, code review, branching, and release management practices.* —Understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, compute, storage, containers, and security controls.* —Knowledge of monitoring, logging, alerting, incident management, and site reliability principles.* —Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose technical issues and deliver sustainable solutions.* —Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.Education / Experience Level* —Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.CompensationThe Knonix pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.Benefits* Healthcare Coverage + Insurance: Medical: Three (3) rich healthcare options through CareFirst with 100% or majority company-paid premiums. Tax-advantaged health savings account available with generous employer contribution. Dental + Vision: 100% employer-paid for employees and family, with a buy-up option available.* Retirement + Savings: 401K – 8% TOTAL CONTRIBUTION – 4% safe harbor – 4% annual profit share.* Paid Time Off + More: 4 weeks starting PTO – 11 federal holidays + 2 floating holidays – Paid hours for company-required training.* Career Growth + Development: Opportunities to participate in tech councils, industry initiatives, etc. – $7,500 annual Educational & Professional Development Assistance.* MORE BENEFITS...FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE!: Paid parental leave – Annual swag drops – Flexible work schedules – Generous referral bonus program – Employee appreciation + family-friendly corporate events ...and much more.