DevOps Engineer - Level 03 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options with employer-paid

Job summary

Constellation Technologies, Inc is seeking a senior engineer for a high‑assurance federal contract. The role requires a US citizen with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, a technical bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years in an Agile environment.

You will work with Git, Linux (RHEL/CentOS), AWS, and containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Docker, plus Jenkins/Bamboo for automation. You will contribute to architecture, security practices, and system optimization across large software stacks,

Qualifications

• US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years in an Agile dev environment.
• Fluent with Git and Linux environments (RHEL 6/8, CentOS).
• Experience Windows system administration, monitoring and resiliency.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker and Kubernetes for automated deployment.
• Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Redis, etc.).
• Experience with MySQL clusters/replication and Elasticsearch (Kibana is a plus).
• 10+ years of system architecture and AWS cloud/virtualized servers in PaaS.
• SDLC, Agile, DevOps familiarity; OO programming in Ruby, C, C++, Go, Python, or Java.
• Ability to work with customers, developers, testing, PM, and support staff.
• Strong problem solving and communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee deployment architectures in a federal contract context.
• Lead integration of Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes for automated deployments.
• Ensure security practices, PCI considerations, and networking/firewall controls.
• Sustain performance monitoring, resiliency, and production operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including customers and engineers.

Skills

Git

Linux (RHEL/CentOS)

Windows administration

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

Bamboo

AWS

PM/DevOps skills

Programming (Ruby, Java, Python, C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Bamboo

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

VMWare

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Memcache/Redis

MySQL/Elasticsearch/Kibana

Job description

RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS, Confluence / Jira, Python, Ruby, Perl, Java, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Software Defined Networking, deployment architecture, SLA requirements, Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, Kubernetes, Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell, Jenkins, Docker, Bamboo, Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning), Elasticsearch, Kibana

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Ten (10)+ years working in an Agile dev environment (excludes education experience such as Bachelor's or Master degree in relevant field)
• Must be fluent with Git
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS)
• Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance.
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment preferred
• Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.
• Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus). Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc.
• Ten (10)+ years of system architecture required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting
• Ten (10)+ years' experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies.
• Fluent skills in object oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java.
• Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments.
• Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staff
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills
• Clarity and precision in verbal and written communications

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AWS
• Linux

$140,000 - $230,000 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc...
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel
• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc...
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel
• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].