DevOps Engineer

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior DevOps engineer to drive cloud infrastructure on AWS, with strong Kubernetes expertise and edge/on-prem deployment experience. You will automate deployments, mentor engineers, and lead efforts to ensure high availability and performance across production systems.

The role requires 9+ years in DevOps or related fields, deep AWS/Kubernetes skills, and DoD 8140/8570 certifications. A collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and a related Bachelor's degree; or 7 years with a related Master's degree; or 13 years with a High School Diploma.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or similar container orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda).
• Proficient with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment and scaling.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and deployment tools.
• Comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE methodologies and standard tool suites.
• Demonstrated experience as a tech lead, mentor, or engineering manager.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support deployment of on-premise and portable Edge infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications into infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues.
• Continuously improve processes for high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and trends; explore improvements.
• Provide mentorship and leadership within engineering teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Problem-Solving

Oral and Written Communication

AGILE Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

High School Diploma + 13 years relevant experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Python

Go

Bash

Linux

Job description

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, particularly with EKS, while ensuring high availability and performance through automation and continuous improvement. Proficient in Kubernetes management, configuration management tools, and mentoring engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AWS Services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)
• Kubernetes Management
• Terraform and Ansible Proficiency
• Python, Bash, or Go Development
• DoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Certifications

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cloud Infrastructure Deployment
• Container Orchestration
• Configuration Management
• Application Deployment
• Linux System Administration
• Troubleshooting Complex Issues
• AGILE Methodologies
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization
• Automation of Deployment Processes
• Production System Management

Soft Skills

• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Oral and Written Communication
• Team Leadership
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD 8140 / 8570 Compliance Certifications
• Security+

Industry Keywords

• DevOps Engineering
• Software Development
• Infrastructure Management
• Cloud Services
• Edge Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• Flux
• Terminal-Based Environments