DevOps Engineer - 27616

Wyetech; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 176,332; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 20% contribution to SEP IRA

200 hours PTO annually

Contract mobility across states and O‑

Two branded clothing orders annually

Job summary

Wyetech is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join a fast‑paced team. You will deploy and manage Kubernetes‑driven infrastructure, automate CI/CD pipelines, and maintain AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda) while collaborating with cross‑functional groups.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140/8570 certification or ability to obtain, and onsite work at Ft. Belvoir with occasional travel. Strong Bash, Python, and Linux skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with related degree or equivalent experience.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+) or ability to obtain before starting.
• Willingness to work onsite at Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week with possible travel.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Assist with on‑premise and portable Edge infrastructure deployment and automation.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into infrastructure.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Linux

Python

Bash

Go

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

CLI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

K9s

AWS CLI

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award‑winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real‑world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are 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. Work is performed onsite in Ft. Belvoir with a great team and could include occasional travel.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g., Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance — a current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance with a CI Polygraph is required; U.S. citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+), or the ability to obtain before starting with the company.
• Must be able to work on the customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week and be able to travel occasionally.
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.

Required Technical Skills

• 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.
• 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.

Desired Technical Skills

• 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 and other AWS services such as SNS, SQS, and Diode.

The Benefits Package

• Generous retirement plan: automatic 20% contribution to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, fully vested from day one.
• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, with flexibility to adjust allocation at the start of each calendar year.
• Voluntary benefit options for full‑time employees include medical plans (some with HSA), vision, dental, life and AD&D, short- and long‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance, and optional identity theft and legal protection services.
• Company‑supported contract mobility across multiple states and OCONUS locations.
• Team‑building events such as monthly lunches, summer picnics, and annual holiday parties; employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
• Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS.
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Pay Range: $55.23 – $128.52 per hour. Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary depending on factors including but not limited to government contract rates, education, relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, certifications, and geographic location. Hourly pay rates reflect pre‑benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement: Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations: Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.