DevOps Engineer - 24/7 Linux/Python Ops (TS/SCI)

Akina Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 141,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO/year plus holidays

Job summary

Akina Inc. seeks a Development Operations Engineer to support Linux-based environments with Python and Bash tooling.

The role requires TS/SCI - Polygraph clearance, 24x7 watchfloor operations, and a focus on incident management, automation, and secure DevOps practices. You will be on-site at Fort Meade, MD, working on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Two years of deployment and Linux administration experience, with Docker and Kubernetes exposure, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, Development Security Operations.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I/II support for the integrated watchfloor capability within a 24×7/365 operational environment.
• Operate as single point of contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users.
• Capture, log, categorize, and prioritize all incidents via a standardized ticketing system.
• Escalate unresolved incidents to Tier II support.
• Maintain incident status communication with users throughout the resolution lifecycle.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolution actions to populate and expand the knowledge base.
• Provide 24/7/365 coverage via rotating 12 hour shifts (0500 and 1700 daily), aligning with 2 week rotation schedules.

Skills

Python

Bash

Linux

DevOps

Security practices

24/7 support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science (substitution)

4 years experience in lieu of Bachelor's

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Akina Inc. seeks a Development Operations Engineer to support Linux-based environments with Python and Bash tooling.

The role requires TS/SCI - Polygraph clearance, 24x7 watchfloor operations, and a focus on incident management, automation, and secure DevOps practices. You will be on-site at Fort Meade, MD, working on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.

Two years of deployment and Linux administration experience, with Docker and Kubernetes exposure, are preferred.