DevOps Engineer - 27616

Wyetech, LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 177,710; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA 20% company contribution

PTO 200 hours/year

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced government-focused team at Ft. Belvoir, VA. The role emphasizes Kubernetes, AWS cloud infrastructure, automation, and robust CI/CD pipelines to support federal contracts.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly, 5+ years in DevOps or 3+ with a Master, and willingness to travel occasionally. On-site work five days a week is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI security clearance and CI polygraph is required.
• 5+ years in DevOps or software development or 3+ years with a Master; or 9+ years with a HS diploma in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS (EKS) and on-prem/edge setups.
• Automate deployment processes; ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS; optimize CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

AGILE

CI/CD

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

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, Bash scripting, and Python programming, 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 may include occasional travel.

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

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 in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
• Must have DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+) or be able to obtain before starting with the company.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA five days a week and be able to travel occasionally. Flexibility is essential to accommodate schedule changes.
• Must be willing and 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.
• Proficiency 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 working 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 like SNS, SQS, and Diode is a plus.

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional Benefits Include

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees may adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year to meet evolving needs.

Full‑time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

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 the 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.