DevOps Engineer (Cleared)

SCD Information Technology; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 203,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) contribution plan

Holiday and personal time off

Professional development training

Job summary

SCD Information Technology is seeking a DevOps Engineer (Cleared) to support a large Intelligence Community customer at Ft. Meade, MD.

The role focuses on building and migrating to AWS, strong Kubernetes and Terraform expertise, and driving automation across multiple platforms. You will work with Jenkins, Docker, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and scripting languages to deliver production-ready code and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph is required.
• 20+ years of experience as a DevOps/Software Engineer.
• Experience leading DevOps efforts and large projects.
• Technical leadership of a DevOps team.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (5 years experience may substitute).
• Familiarity with Bash, Ruby, Python scripting.
• Experience with AWS (S3, VPCs, EC2, ECS/EKS), Docker, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/CF), CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions).
• Self-driven, team player, eager to share knowledge.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across platforms and apps.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux.
• Collaborate across teams on large AWS-based projects with scripting languages.
• Leverage containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines using Agile DevOps practices.
• Translate customer needs into production-ready code and infrastructure.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

Python

Bash

Ruby

CI/CD

Linux

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Job description

DevOps Engineer (Cleared)

Ft. Meade or surrounding area, MD

SCD Information Technology (SCDIT) is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS to support a large Intelligence Community customer in preparing and migrating to AWS across organizations, presenting a great opportunity for new employees and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more.
• Work closely with peers and collaborate across mid-to-large size teams on medium to large projects built with AWS and using scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python.
• Leverage containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Use Agile software development and DevOps practices, including the setup of CI/CD pipelines.
• Focus on understanding customers’ needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.

Requirements

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required to start.
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a DevOps/Software Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading DevOps/Software efforts.
• Experience as a technical leader of a DevOps team and leading large projects.
• A bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python.
• Experience with AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS), containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries), IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation), and CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• Self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.

Salary Range: $203,000 - $218,000

The SCD Information Technology pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

Benefits

• major medical benefits
• dental and vision coverage
• a 401(k)-contribution plan
• holiday and personal time off
• professional development training and certification benefits
• health and wellness initiatives
• and more

At SCD Information Technology, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.