Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, AWS, Git

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Vest

Spot Bonuses for growth

Professional Development Bonuses

Company Paid Medical Coverage

100% Company Paid Vision and Dental

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Sched

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to join our hybrid team in Columbia, MD. You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure monitoring, reliability and scalability of services with Kubernetes on AWS.

Hybrid work averages 1–2 days weekly, with DoD security clearance required. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in DevOps or software development, knowledge of Terraform/Ansible, Python or Bash, and strong Linux administration.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and deployment of infrastructure.
• Proficient in Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling and management.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go; Git/Flux tooling for CI/CD.
• Proficient Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; AGILE methodologies.
• DoD 8140/8570 compliance (Security+) or willingness to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliability and scaling.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure; ensure high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operations.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot incidents and improve performance.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and monitoring.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends; take initiative.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS services (EKS, EC2, S3)

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git & Flux

Linux administration

AGILE / SDLC

Security+ (DoD 8140/8570)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 technicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto 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. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 1-2 days a week) with a great team.

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
• Assist in automating deployment processes and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability
• Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure
• Other duties as assigned

This position allows for partial telework.

Clearance

Must currently have and maintain an active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Experience

Five plus (5+) years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or three (3) years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and nine (9) 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
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed; onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract 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 K9s, AWS CLI and other AWS services like SNS, SQS and Diode is 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.

Referrals & Inquiries

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