Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - AWS, Linux, Kubernetes 8/10/2026 Columbia, MD MD - LIT

Erias Ventures, LLC; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development

Company Paid Health Coverage

Vision & Dental

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Birthday Off

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment & Supplies

Company Events

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC in Columbia, MD seeks a highly experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. You will work with Kubernetes and container orchestration, Terraform/Ansible, AWS (EKS, EC2, S3) and Python/Bash scripting to deploy scalable infrastructure for mission-critical applications onsite in Columbia, MD.

The role requires nine plus years in DevOps or software development, a DoD 8140/8570 certification, and a TS/SCI with CI Polygraph; citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Nine plus (9+) years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and a Bachelor’s in related field; or seven (7) years with a Master’s in related field; or thirteen (13) years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and deployment/management of infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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 applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Linux

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Columbia, 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 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 Columbia, 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

Clearance

A current TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph level U.S. Government Security clearance is required; 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
• Maintain a standard 40-hour, 5-day on-site work week in Columbia, MD, assisting with general facility open/close procedures as needed
• Flex standard daily/weekly hours to execute critical installs, upgrades, and maintenance during scheduled off-hours/weekend maintenance windows to minimize user disruption
• Expect approximately 1–2 off-hour weekday shifts and 1 weekend shift per month, offset by adjusted daytime hours. Flexibility is required as this could increase/fluctuate based on customer/mission needs

Desired skills:

• 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% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidizedMedical Coverage
• 100% Company PaidVision and Dental Coverage
• 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.

To learn more about our company visit ourwebpage orLinkedIn .