DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 30977

Virtual Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium for employee

401(k) 10% match

PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten, a Top Workplace, seeks a DevOps Engineer to join our Augusta, GA‑based team on-site with Army customers. You will design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure in AWS, lead container orchestration with Kubernetes, and automate deployment pipelines.

Strong scripting in Bash and Python, plus experience with Terraform/Ansible, are required. The role emphasizes reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement of services in a big data context, with competitive compensation and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government security clearance is required.
• 5+ years in DevOps or software development with a related bachelor's; or 3 years with a related master's; or 9 years with HS diploma.
• Knowledge of container orchestration, AWS services, Terraform/Ansible, and deployment/scaling of applications and OS.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliability and scale.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate apps into operations.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize performance.
• Stay current with new tech and industry trends for infrastructure improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

CI/CD

Linux

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Git

Flux

Helm

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.

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

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.
• 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 working knowledge of 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 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

• 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.

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