Junior DevOps Engineer [$222k/yr] S with Security Clearance

Systolic; Savage (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking an experienced AWS cloud engineer to design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, EKS) and on‑premise edge systems in a DoD‑cleared environment.

You will automate CI/CD pipelines with Terraform and Ansible, develop automation tools in Python/Bash/Go, and ensure high availability, security, and data platform support including Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.

Qualifications

• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure (EKS) and on‑premise systems.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes and related orchestration platforms.
• Write robust automation scripts in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor production environments, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support big data platforms such as Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate in Agile teams and provide technical mentorship.
• Maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance and an active Secret clearance.

Skills

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Job description

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

Summary

• Implement and maintain cloud and edge infrastructure in AWS, with a primary focus on Kubernetes container orchestration and EKS.
• Automate deployment pipelines and manage configuration states using Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop automation utilities and tooling using Python, Bash, and Go to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Administer Linux environments and support the integration of enterprise big data technologies.

Qualifications & Compensation

• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 3+ years
• Total Compensation: $222k+ yearly

Job Description

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure (including EKS) as well as non-cloud edge and on-premise systems.
• Automate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance service reliability and operational scalability.
• Manage and maintain containerized workloads using Kubernetes and related orchestration platforms.
• Write robust automation scripts and tools using Python, Bash, or Go within terminal-based Linux environments.
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code utilizing tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor production environments, identify system bottlenecks, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Support big data platforms and data stores such as Kafka, Spark, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
• Collaborate across engineering teams in an Agile development environment, offering technical guidance and mentorship.
• Maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance (e.g., CompTIA Security+) and maintain an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

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.