DevOps Engineer L3 (Kubernetes, Linux, Docker)

Unisity, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan (12% company contributions)

Medical plan options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D benefits

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Unisity, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage SIGINT networks, Linux systems, and containerized cloud environments. You will design, deploy, and maintain VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless survey and geo-location systems, with emphasis on Kubernetes and infrastructure as code.

The role requires 24/7 on-call availability, travel for installations, and a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Strong scripting and automation skills with Ansible/Terraform, and Jenkins/GitLab are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or four years' experience in lieu of degree.
• 12+ years' experience with deployments, Linux admin, containerization, cloud, and DevSecOps.
• Available for 24/7 on-call support for critical discrepancies.
• Willing to travel for installations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, upgrade, install, and test SIGINT survey networks and software.
• Design, integrate, deploy and maintain multiple network devices and configurations.
• Provide Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters; ensure high availability, scalability and security.

Skills

Linux administration

LAN/WAN network services

Arista/Cisco network devices

Network configuration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Jenkins/GitLab pipelines

Ansible/Terraform IaC

Docker

Kubernetes

Kubernetes cluster mgmt

Hybrid cloud/virtualized env mgmt

Containerization (last 3 yrs)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

12+ years in software/system deployments, Linux, cloud DevSecOps

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we "just do". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.

Description:

Responsible for system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, test, integration, and configuration of VLP/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless SIGINT survey, collection, and geo-location systems and software, including prototypes, development, operational testing, test, and lab systems and products.

Perform network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing LAN/CAN/WAN networks.

Work with both Arista and Cisco network devices.

Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.

Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices.

Provide Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting.

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash; build and maintain pipelines with tools like Jenkins or GitLab; use Ansible or Terraform for infrastructure as code; work with Docker and Kubernetes; and manage and monitor hybrid cloud/virtualized environments.

Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

Be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies and travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science; may substitute four (4) years' experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Twelve (12) years' experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps; may substitute two (2) years of experience with a Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Be available for 24/7 call-in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
• Willing to travel for information system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Required Technical Skills:

• Linux (RHEL/CentOS) administration and troubleshooting
• LAN/CAN/WAN network services
• Arista and Cisco network devices
• Network configuration and optimization
• Python and Bash scripting
• Jenkins or GitLab pipelines
• Ansible or Terraform infrastructure as code
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Kubernetes cluster management
• Hybrid cloud/virtualized environment management and monitoring
• Recent experience in Kubernetes within the last three (3) years
• Recent experience in cluster orchestration within the last three (3) years
• Recent experience in containerization within the last three (3) years

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and a position appropriate security clearance is required, you must have an Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph.

Salary:

COMING SOON (Annually)

Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Package:

Unisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
  • Unisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income
• Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)

Unisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Unisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Unisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.