DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - 30968

Enlighten; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 138,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium for health,

Vision and dental plans

10% 401k benefit

PTO + 10 paid holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten, a leader in big data solutions, seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team in Hanover, MD. The role emphasizes Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and automation to ensure scalable, reliable infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong scripting (Python/Bash), Linux administration, and security clearance readiness. The position supports a rotating onsite schedule in Hanover and Columbia, MD with occasional remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree is a plus for advanced roles.
• 12+ years combined experience across DevOps/Software Development may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

CI/CD

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Flux

Helm

AWS CLI

K9s

Job description

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?

Benefits

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 - $180,000.00. 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. This role currently supports a customer onsite rotating schedule (during normal business hours) in Hanover, MD with some work out of our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is key for success.

#Mid-Senior Level

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Assist in automating deployment processes and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services.
• 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 issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Other 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 working knowledge of or experience with one or more of the following:
• Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, SNS, SQS, 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.
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+)
• Must be able to support customer onsite rotating schedule (during regular business hours) in Hanover or Columbia, MD. Will have some ability to work from home time to time. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
• Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Experience or familiarity with K9s, AWS CLI is a plus.
• Work could possibly require some on-call work.

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