Devops Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 99,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a DevOps/Cloud Engineer to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will optimize automation across platforms, standardize deployments, and drive build-process consistency using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and Ansible.

Requirements include an active NSA Full Scope Poly, experience with CI/CD, and collaboration with multi-team projects. You will translate product specs into production-ready code and infrastructure while growing your DevOps skillset.

Qualifications

• Active full scope poly from NSA required.
• Automation across multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with AWS, containers, and IaC tools.
• Strong CI/CD and DevOps understanding.
• Translate product needs into production-ready code and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and modern tooling.
• Collaborate with mid-to-large teams on AWS-driven projects.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating requirements into production code and infrastructure.

Skills

Active Full Scope POLY

Automation

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Customer-focused

Education

CWIP IAT Level I

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Linux

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE FULL SCOPE POLY (NOT CI POLY) FROM NSA
• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more.
• You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline.
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.
• The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.

Skills

• MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE FULL SCOPE POLY (NOT CI POLY) FROM NSA
• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more.
• You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline.
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.
• The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline.
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.
• The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis Junction, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.12 - $96.15/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis Junction,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.