DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 29365

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 137,510 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

10% 401k

PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Sign-on bonus $20K

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team in Columbia, MD. The ideal candidate will lead deployment, automation, and scaling of cloud and edge infrastructure using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and scripting in Python/Bash/Go. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and DoD compliance.

The position emphasizes mentorship, on-site collaboration, and driving reliability with CI/CD and monitoring across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government clearance required.
• 9+ years DevOps or software development; or 7 years with a Master's; or 13 years with HS.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda).
• Proficient in Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or Go.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication; AGILE experience.
• Demonstrated tech lead/mentorship experience.
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+).
• Willing to open/close workspace; on-site in Columbia, MD; 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support non-cloud on-premise and portable edge infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate apps into the infra.
• Monitor, troubleshoot production systems; resolve issues.
• Improve processes and tools for high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new tech; mentor and lead as senior.
• Flex hours for critical installs; occasional weekend shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

Linux

Agile

Tech lead

Security+ cert

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 13 years experience

Tools

EKS

Diode

CI/CD tools

Job description

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Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.
Why Enlighten?
At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

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

This position will include a $20K Sign On Bonus, if hired as an employee for Enlighten. Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00-$195,000.00. 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 Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD.

#LI-AB2 #Mid-Senior Level

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 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+).
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
• Maintain a standard 40-hour, 5-day on-site work week in Columbia, MD, assisting with general facility open/close procedures as needed.
• Flex standard daily/weekly hours to execute critical installs, upgrades, and maintenance during scheduled off-hours/weekend maintenance windows to minimize user disruption.
• Expect approximately 1–2 off-hour weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per month, offset by adjusted daytime hours. Flexibility is required as this could increase/fluctuate based on customer/mission needs.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com .