DevOps Engineer – Linux, AWS, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Git

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a DevOps/Software Engineer in Maryland to support modernization, deployment, and management of distributed applications. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and US citizenship.

You will work with Linux, AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, deploying and maintaining complex software across environments. You will also implement infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, manage containerized deployments using Docker, and participate in on-call rotations

Qualifications

• U.S. government TS/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph is required.
• U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 3 years of software development/engineering experience across lifecycle activities.
• Experience with Linux, AWS, Docker, and containerization basics.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and Ansible scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support modernization to converge authoring, dissemination, and supporting tools.
• Deploy applications and install and configure complex software.
• Manage network servers and technology tools; monitor performance.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages; ensure required uptime.
• Participate in a rotating pager schedule for emergency on-call.

Skills

Linux

AWS

Docker Swarm

Docker

Docker Compose

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

VM provisioning

Requirements analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Docker Compose

Docker Swarm

VMs

AWS

Linux

Job description

• Support modernization efforts to converge the agency's authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools
• Deploy applications
• Install and configure complex software
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Monitor and maintain systems for required performance levels
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Participate in a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support, roughly 1 week out of every 3–4 weeks

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/resolution
• Required experience with Linux
• Required experience with AWS, MASH, and VMs
• Required experience with Docker Swarm
• Experience deploying distributed web applications, such as GitLab CI/CD
• Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
• Ansible scripting and development
• Thorough understanding of Docker and Docker Compose container technology
• Git

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software development and engineering, with a strong focus on deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Proficient in Linux, AWS, Docker, and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.