DevOps Engineer - 28336

Wyetechllc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA (20% of gross compensation)

Paid time off up to 200 hours annually

Voluntary benefits (medical, vision, '

Mobility among contracts

Multiple work locations in MD/VA/CO/TX

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC seeks a seasoned DevOps Engineer to join a fast‑paced team supporting federal government customers. You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure reliability, scalability, and monitoring of cloud and edge environments.

Ideal candidates have strong Kubernetes and AWS experience, plus skills in Terraform/Ansible, Python/Bash/Go, and a background in big data stacks. Onsite work at Fort Meade, MD is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps engineering or software development experience with related degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their deployment/management use cases.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, OS deployment and scaling.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and related deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support deployment of on‑premise and portable edge infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git & Flux

Linux administration

Big Data concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

EKS

Terraform

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. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor’s in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• 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.
• Must be 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.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI / CD, and Terraform are a plus.

Security Clearance

Must have a current TS/SCI level security clearance and U.S. Citizenship.

Location

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.

Benefits

Retirement – Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA; contributions are fully vested from day one.

Paid Time Off – Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations.

Voluntary Benefits – Options for medical plans, Health Savings Account, vision, dental, life insurance, disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, employee referral bonus up to $10,000, mobility among contracts, and various work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS.

Team‑Building & Culture – Monthly lunches, summer company picnic, annual holiday party, and two complementary branded clothing orders each year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.