Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - Git, Kubernetes, Python 11/10/2026 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 Pay

401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses for growth

Professional Development Bonuses

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. in Fort Meade, MD, seeks a highly motivated DevOps Engineer with strong Kubernetes, CI/CD, and AWS experience to join our hybrid team.

You will implement infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure reliability and scalability across services while collaborating with developers. The ideal candidate has 9+ years of DevOps or software development experience, a Top Secret clearance, and familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, and Go.

Qualifications

• Nine or more years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor’s in a related field; or seven years with a Master’s; or 13+ years with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms; AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda); Terraform and Ansible; deployment, scaling, and management of applications/containers/OS.
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go; familiarity with Git, Flux, and other dev tools; comfortable in a terminal environment.
• Must obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 certifications (Security+) within 30 days of hire; hybrid work with 2-3 days on Fort Meade, MD.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines for reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain high availability.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure performance and availability.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends; explore improvements for infrastructure.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

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

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Bash

Go

Git

Flux

CI/CD

Linux administration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Git

Flux

Helm

AWS CLI

Job description

Ft. Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We valuecreative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto 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 are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS 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 customer site (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
• Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling
• 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 complex issues, and resolve them to maintain high availability
• 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
• Additional duties as assigned

This position may allow for partial telework.

Clearance

Must currently have and maintain an active Top Secret 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.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge with one or more of the following:
  • Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
  • AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
  • Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
  • Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
• Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging 2-3 days per week on customer site in Fort Meade, MD. 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

• Currently holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools
• Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc
• Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites

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 subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

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 our webpage or LinkedIn .