Enterprise - DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes, AWS, Python 10/5/2026 Columbia, MD MD - LIT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Pay

Roth/401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development

Medical Coverage

Vision/Dental Coverage

Disability Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Birthday Off

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment Allowance

Company Events

Job summary

Erias Ventures in Columbia, MD seeks a senior DevOps Engineer with strong Kubernetes and AWS experience to join a fast-paced development team. The role requires designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable infrastructure, automating CI/CD pipelines, and guiding a team of engineers.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years in DevOps or software development, hands-on Terraform/Ansible, and DoD 8140 compliance; on-site presence in Columbia, MD is expected.

Qualifications

• Nine plus (9+) years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development
• Bachelor's degree in related field or seven (7) years with Masters or HS diploma with 13 years experience
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)
• Proficient with Terraform and Ansible
• Experience leading teams and mentoring engineers

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS (EKS) and on-prem/edge infra
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability
• Manage Kubernetes containers and cloud infra
• Integrate applications into infrastructure with development teams
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems; resolve issues
• Maintain high availability and performance; adopt new tools
• Mentor and guide engineers; contribute as a senior tech lead
• Coordinate with stakeholders; align with Agile practices
• Flex workflow for off-hours maintenance as needed

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Communication

Problem-solving

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with extensive experience

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Columbia, MD Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering 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 atechnicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto 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 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

Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Poly U.S. Government Security Clearance; 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.

• 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% 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.