Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Ansible 11/2/2026 Ft. Meade, MD MD - LIT

Erias Ventures, LLC.; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Company Paid Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team on a customer-focused project at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes Kubernetes-based orchestration, automation, and secure, scalable cloud and edge infrastructure.

Ideal candidates bring 9+ years in DevOps or software development, strong Python/Bash/Go skills, and DoD 8140/8570 compliance. Onsite presence is required 4–5 days a week with potential partial telework.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of DevOps Engineering or Software Development experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or seven years with a Master’s degree, or thirteen years with a HS diploma.
• Strong Kubernetes and AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda) knowledge and practical deployment experience.
• Proficient in Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD tooling, scripting (Python/Bash/Go) and Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps initiatives and mentor teams, applying senior-level guidance.
• Automate deployment pipelines and manage cloud and edge infrastructure.
• Maintain reliability and scalability of services; monitor and triage production systems.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Ft. Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We seeking are 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. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Fort Meade, MD.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
• Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact
• Other duties as assigned

This position may allow for partial telework.

Clearance

Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI; U.S. Citizenship required.

Experience

Nine plus (9+) years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or seven (7) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and thirteen (13) years relevant experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
• Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+)
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed
• Must be able to work on customer site in Fort Meade, MD 4-5 days a week; flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule

Desired skills

• A current active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $250,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership andMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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