DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 30971

Virtual Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

401k matching

PTO + 10 holidays

Education allowances

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Enlighten in Augusta, GA is seeking a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to design and maintain cloud infrastructure, with strong Kubernetes and automation skills. The role is on-site with Army customers and requires TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain one.

You will lead deployment automation and ensure scalable, reliable services. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Python, Bash, Go, Linux admin, and CI/CD, plus AWS expertise.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI poly required for the role.
• 15+ years DevOps or software dev experience with relevant degree, or 13 years with masters.
• Expert with Kubernetes, AWS services, Terraform/Ansible; deployment and infra mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS and EKS.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines for reliable, scalable services.
• Manage Kubernetes and cloud infra on AWS.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate apps into infra.
• Monitor production systems and troubleshoot for high availability.
• Improve processes and tooling to boost performance.
• Stay current with tech trends and innovate infra approaches.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

Bash

Go

CI/CD

Linux administration

Scripting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

DoD 8140 / 8570 (Security+)

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS (EKS, EC2, S3)

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Git

Flux

AWS CLI

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?

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.

• 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: $143,507.00-$205,000.00. 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

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS 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 is based on-site in Augusta, GA with our Army customers.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Assist in automating deployment processes and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure.
• 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.
• 15+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• Expert-level knowledge or experience with one or more of the following:
  • Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
  • AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
  • Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain one before starting with the company.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Augusta, GA 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
• Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Experience or familiarity with K9s, AWS CLI is a plus.
• Work could possibly require some on-call work.