DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) (Secret Eligible) - 30756

Virtual Company; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium for health,

Vision and dental plans

10% 401k

PTO + 10 holidays

Education/training allowances

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The role focuses on Kubernetes and container orchestration, CI/CD, automation, and AWS-based infrastructure in a hybrid environment (2–3 days/week in Columbia, MD).

You will work closely with software teams to deploy reliable, scalable systems and ensure high availability. The ideal candidate has strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, or Go), experience with Terraform/Ansible, and

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Government security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• 5+ years in DevOps or software development; or 3 years with a Master's in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) for deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other devops tools.
• Comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Hybrid work: 2–3 days/week in Columbia, MD or Ft. Meade, MD as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines for reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• 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 optimize performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and explore innovative infrastructure improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Go

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High school diploma with 9 years of experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Helm

AWS CLI

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?

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.

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

Anticipated Salary Range:$115,199.00-$150,000.00. 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 2-3 days a week) with a great team.

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 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 complex issues, and resolve them rapidly 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.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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, spending an average of 2-3 days per week at our Columbia, MD office or on customer site (Ft. Meade, MD) when needed. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Currently holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is willing/able to obtain an SCI read-in.
• 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.