DevOps Engineer - $20K Sign On Bonus - 31011

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision & Dental

401k 10% match

PTO + Holidays

Education allowances

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team at Fort Meade, MD. You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our services.

The role requires strong Kubernetes and AWS skills, plus Python, Bash, or Go proficiency. The ideal candidate holds active TS clearance (or the ability to obtain TS/SCI) and will contribute to ongoing big data and cloud initiatives in a customer-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS level U.S. Government Security Clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• 5+ years of DevOps or software development experience with related degree, or 3 years with a master's, or 9 years with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure in AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines for reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operations.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance performance and reliability.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

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.

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

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 currently supports a customer onsite in Fort Meade, MD.

#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling.
• 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 complex issues, and resolve them to maintain high availability.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active TS level U.S. Government Security Clearance; 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 with one or more of the following:
  • Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
  • AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, 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.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
• 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

• Currently holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
• Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.

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