Jr DevOps Engineer

Fantom Corporation; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation in Hanover, MD is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support deployments, Linux administration, containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps.

You will design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab, implement IaC with Ansible or Terraform, and manage hybrid cloud and Kubernetes clusters for secure, mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• 4 years of additional experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Active DoD 8570-compliant certification such as Security+ and CCNA recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support software and system deployments, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS).
• Design and maintain LAN/CAN/WAN networks using Cisco/Arista devices.
• Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitLab).
• Develop automation using Python and Bash.
• Implement IaC with Ansible or Terraform.
• Manage and monitor hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical systems.
• Travel for installation and maintenance as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Kubernetes

Linux administration

Docker

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Ansible

Terraform

Networking

DevSecOps

Tools

Cisco

Arista

Jenkins

GitLab

Kubernetes

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerized environments, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps operations. This position will support secure, mission-critical systems and requires hands-on experience with Kubernetes, networking, CI/CD automation, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Support software and system deployments, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux environments, including RHEL and CentOS
• Design, configure, maintain, and upgrade LAN/CAN/WAN networks using Cisco and Arista devices
• Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters for availability, scalability, and security
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab
• Develop automation using Python and Bash
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Ansible or Terraform
• Manage and monitor hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies
• Travel as required for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Two (2) years of experience with software/system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience with RHEL/CentOS
• Experience with Cisco and Arista networking and LAN/CAN/WAN environments
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting
• Experience with Jenkins or GitLab and Ansible or Terraform
• Experience managing or monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
• Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support and travel as required
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+
• CCNA certification
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
• Four (4) years of additional experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree
• A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience
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