DevOps Engineer

The Swift Group; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group in Columbia, MD is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure for mission-critical systems. You will work hands-on with AWS, Kubernetes, and automation tools to enable scalable, secure deployments across cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities include building CI/CD pipelines, implementing IaC with Terraform and Ansible, and ensuring high availability across Linux-based systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3-8 years experience for mid-level; 9-13 for senior; 14+ for SME.
• Hands-on AWS services: EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda.
• Proficient in Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• IaC experience with Terraform and Ansible.
• Familiar with Git, Flux, and Jenkins.
• Ability to work in Agile environments; Jira/Confluence.
• Must obtain Security+ within 60 days; US citizenship and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infra in AWS (EKS).
• Deploy and manage containerized apps with Kubernetes across environments.
• Automate provisioning and deployment using Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor Linux systems for availability and performance.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with Git, Flux, and Jenkins to improve releases.
• Improve processes to ensure high availability and performance.
• Support on-premise edge-computing deployments.
• Diagnose issues across networking, containers, and cloud services.
• Participate in Agile development activities and process improvements.
• Stay current with DevOps technologies and orchestration strategies.

Skills

AWS (EKS)

Kubernetes

Linux admin

Scripting (Python/Bash/Go)

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Git / Flux / Jenkins

Security+ readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Flux

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Locations: Columbia, MD

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. In this role, the DevOps Engineer will work hands-on with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation frameworks to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems.

This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise systems, while championing reliability, repeatability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to non-cloud (on-premise) environments
• Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services
• Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
• Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience
• Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
• SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda
• Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in scripting/programming abilities in Python, Bash, or Go
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and use tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
• Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week; flexibility is required to align with customer needs
• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will also accept TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Desired Experience:

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Work could possibly require some on-call work.