DevOps Engineer (Cloud Engineer 4) - 31013

Virtual Company; Fort Meade (MD); Hybride; USD 138 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare coverage

401k contribution

Paid time off

Education/training allowances

Résumé du poste

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced team. The role focuses on Kubernetes and container orchestration, CI/CD automation, Linux administration, and Python/Bash/Go scripting in an AWS big data context.

The position operates in a hybrid environment with on-site presence in Fort Meade, MD about 2–3 days per week. Candidates must have active DoD 8140/8570 compliance or be able to obtain Security+ within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance required.
• 9+ years of DevOps engineering or software development with a related degree, or 7+ years with a Masters in related field.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management and automation.

Responsabilités

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines for reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into the operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends to improve infrastructure.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Security+

Top Secret clearance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 13 years relevant experience

Outils

EKS

EC2

EBS

S3

Lambda

Helm

K9s

AWS CLI

AWS SNS

AWS SQS

AWS Diode

Description du poste

Enlighten, honored as a Top Workplace from USA Today, is a leader in big data solution development and deployment, with expertise in cloud-based services, software and systems engineering, cyber capabilities, and data science. Enlighten provides continued innovation and proactivity in meeting our customers’ greatest challenges.

We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in‑person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.

Why Enlighten?

At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us.

Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Anticipated Salary Range:$137,510.00-$185,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.

Job Description

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS 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 in a hybrid environment on customer site (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them to maintain high availability.
• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge with one or more of the following:
• Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging 2-3 days per week on customer site in Fort Meade, MD. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs.

Preferred Requirements

• Currently holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
• 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, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.

We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.