Junior DevOps Engineer [$216k/yr] TS with Security Clearance

Systolic; Savage (MD); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTOLIC is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Savage, MD with an active Top Secret clearance to design and operate AWS-based cloud services, including EKS, and to scale containerized applications.

You will build CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, and work with development teams to enable big data workflows in a hybrid on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant cloud/infrastructure experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Degree: technical bachelor's or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS (incl. EKS).
• Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliability and scale.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud-based systems.
• Develop automation with Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or Go in Linux environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Support integration needs for big data technologies in Agile environments.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret clearance to be considered.

Summary

• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure and services on AWS.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD automation pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery.
• Utilize configuration management tools and scripting to automate infrastructure operations and support big data solutions.

Qualifications & Compensation

• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 3+ years
• Total Compensation: $216k+ yearly

Job Description

• Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially utilizing EKS.
• Automate deployment processes and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud-based systems.
• Develop and maintain configuration management automation using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop automation scripts and utilities in Python, Bash, or Go within terminal-based Linux environments.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate applications into operational infrastructure.
• Monitor production systems, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot complex operational issues to preserve high availability.
• Support integration and infrastructure needs for big data technologies in an Agile development environment.

Telework

This position supports a hybrid work schedule requiring an average of one to two days per week on-site.

About SYSTOLIC

SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission.

Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community.