DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 29700

Enlighten; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k

Paid time off

Education allowances

Job summary

Enlighten, a leader in big data and cloud services, seeks a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The role requires strong Kubernetes and AWS expertise, automation focus, and a background in big data solutions.

This position is based on-site at Fort Meade, MD, and emphasizes mentorship and senior-level guidance within engineering teams. Candidates should have TS/SCI eligibility, 5+ years in DevOps or related fields, and proficiency in Python, Bash, Go, and Linux.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• At least 5 years in DevOps or software development with related degree; or 3 years with masters; or 9 years with HS diploma.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Proficient in Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy cloud infrastructure in AWS (EKS) and on-prem/edge systems.
• Automate deployment processes to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure; monitor production systems.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate applications into infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

AWS experience

Leadership experience

AGILE methodologies

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

Flux

Job description

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?

Benefits

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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00 - $160,000.00. 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 Fort Meade, MD.

#Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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

• Security Clearance – A current Top Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• 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 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 be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Fort Meade, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

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.