DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign-On Bonus - 29266

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,173 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Generous PTO + holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced development team in Augusta, GA. You will administer Linux systems, automate deployments, and scale cloud and edge infrastructure on AWS, with on-site work at the Army customer site.

Responsibilities include container management with Kubernetes, automation with Terraform and Ansible, and collaboration with developers to integrate applications. DoD 8140/8570 compliance is required or obtainable prior to start.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a related bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a master’s, or 9 years with a high school diploma.
• Strong Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and applying them to deployment and management.
• Experience deploying and managing applications, scaling, and infrastructure.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other dev tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE methodologies and dev tool suites.
• DoD 8140/8570 certifications (Security+) or ability to obtain before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS.
• Support deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure 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 applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies to improve our infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Linux administration

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Python/Bash/Go

Git/Flux

AGILE

DoD 8140/8570 compliance

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: Augusta, GA, Georgia, United States

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,173.00 - $140,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, containers, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. This role is based on‑site in Augusta, GA with our Army customers.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance ‑ Current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph level U.S. Government security clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Experience with application 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 tools.
• 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.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain before starting with the company.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Augusta, GA 5 days a week (full‑time, 40 hours/week on customer site). Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus
• Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.