DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) - Kubernetes/Terraform/AWS/Python/Jenkins

Captivation; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (D

Up to 20% 401k contribution

HSA contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Job summary

Captivation Software looks for a senior DevOps Engineer to optimize and automate across platforms using Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. You will drive deployment consistency, implement CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with multiple teams on large-scale projects.

The role requires experience with Docker, scripting languages, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on production-ready code and infrastructure. Must hold US security clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with emphasis on performance optimizations.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Docker, and scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python).
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines and working in Agile DevOps environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux.
• Collaborate with teams on large projects, ideally with AWS and scripting.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and follow Agile DevOps practices.
• Translate product specs into production-ready code and infrastructure.

Skills

DevOps mindset

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in CS/Engineering

CWIP IAT Level I

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Linux

Docker

AWS

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Registries

Job description

Build to something to be proud of. Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Build to something to be proud of. Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level DevOps Engineer with experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS.

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
• You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python)
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers other mid-to large size teams
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure
• The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment

Requirements

Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other technical discipline
• 14 years of experience architecting, developing, and maintaining software solutions, with an emphasis on performance optimizations
• CWIP IAT Level I required

Required Skills:

• Kubernetes
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Python
• Linux
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Ruby, Python)
• AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS)
• Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries)
• IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation)
• CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions)

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D