DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes/Terraform/AWS/Python/Jenkins

Captivation Software; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution up to 20%

HSA contribution

Company paid medical/dental/vision/ALL

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer to optimize and automate across multiple platforms, drive consistent deployment/build processes, and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes. Candidates with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and scripting experience will thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical software.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and a strong background in cloud-native infrastructure with

Qualifications

• Must hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, US citizen required.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field and 14+ years of experience in software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment tooling.
• Collaborate with teams on large projects using AWS and scripting languages (Bash/Ruby/Python).

Skills

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

Ruby

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Linux

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD - Hybrid

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

Required Skills:

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

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

• 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
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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