DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 30405

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Grapevine (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium for employee

401(k) plan with company match

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong Kubernetes and AWS expertise, plus Terraform, Ansible and Python/Linux proficiency.

This role supports on-prem and edge deployments, with hybrid work 1–2 days weekly at Grapevine, TX, and occasional travel to Camp Bullis. You will lead automation efforts, ensure scalability and reliability, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deploy

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI with U.S. Citizenship.
• 9+ years DevOps or Software Development with related degree; or 7 years with Masters; or 13 years with HS.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda).
• Proficient with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with application/container/OS deployment, scaling and management.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and deployment tools.
• Comfortable in a terminal environment; proficient Linux administration.
• Excellent problem solving and communication; Agile experience; tech lead/mentorship.
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance (e.g., Security+).
• Willingness to travel to Camp Bullis (San Antonio, TX) and work in a hybrid Grapevine office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in DevOps engineering activities.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into infrastructure.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues; improve availability.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends.
• Mentor and guide team members, providing senior-level leadership.
• Perform occasional travel as required.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

Linux

AGILE

DoD 8140/8570

Security+

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Diode

Job description

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Location: Grapevine, TX, Texas, United States

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:$119,574.00-$155,000.00. 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

Enlighten is 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 in a hybrid environment (on average 1-2 days a week) at our local office with ability to travel to Camp Bullis (San Antonio, TX) when necessary.

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.

• 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.
• Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance, but not required on day one; 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 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.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+).
• Must be willing to travel to Camp Bullis (San Antonio, TX) when necessary. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in travel.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Grapevine, TX office. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.

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