DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 30121

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium covered

401k 10% match

PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our Fort Meade team. You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure scalable, reliable systems using Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and Ansible.

The role requires strong Linux, Python/Bash/Go skills, and DoD 8140/8570 compliance. On-site work 4–5 days/week with opportunities for mentorship and leadership within engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with related degree.
• 3+ years with a Master+ degree; or 9 years with HS 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 config management.
• Experience deploying and scaling apps; OS deployment and management.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure development and deployment in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with developers to wire applications into infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production systems and performance.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams; lead as needed.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

Linux

AGILE

DoD 8140 / 8570

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EKS

EC2

EBS

S3

Lambda

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Location: Fort Meade, 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: $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.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

#LI-DS1 #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 Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI; 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 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.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Fort Meade, MD 4-5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• A current TS/SCI level clearance is highly desired.
• 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 .