Lead DevOps Engineer – AWS & Kubernetes

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; Presencial; USD 167.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

10% employer 401(k) non-elective

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical, dental and vision

Professional development reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

CTRL+ LLC seeks a senior platform engineer to manage a highly available cloud-native stack on AWS with Kubernetes. You will implement IaC, patch and harden systems, and tune Kubernetes and logging tools while supporting CI/CD pipelines and on-call duties.

Required TS/SCI with polygraph? No, this is a software/system role with on-site requirements in Maryland and in-person work.

Formación

• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Infrastructure as Code with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• RHEL patching and hardening; Kubernetes and Docker Compose.

Responsabilidades

• Develop Infrastructure as Code with Python, Ansible and Terraform.
• Patch, harden and maintain RHEL compliance.
• Install and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi and logging tools.
• Manage CI/CD with GitLab runners and Argo CD.
• Manage AWS infrastructure and support on-call rotation.

Conocimientos

Python

Ansible

Terraform

RHEL patching

Kubernetes

Docker Compose

GitLab CI/CD

Argo CD

AWS administration

On-call rotation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Herramientas

NiFi

Terraform

Python

AWS

Descripción del empleo

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Run the highly available platform that orchestrates a modernized system's microservices on AWS and Kubernetes.

The mission

Provide a reliable, highly available platform for a modernized operational system built on cloud-native technologies.

What you’ll do

• Develop Infrastructure as Code with Python, Ansible and Terraform
• Patch, harden and maintain RHEL compliance
• Install and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi and logging tools
• Manage CI/CD with GitLab runners and Argo CD
• Manage AWS infrastructure
• Support an on-call rotation

What you’ll bring

• 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or a Master’s plus 7 years).
• Infrastructure as Code with Python, Ansible and Terraform
• RHEL patching and hardening
• Kubernetes and Docker Compose
• GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD
• AWS administration
• Availability for on-call rotation

Preferred qualifications

• AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena and Step Functions with Terraform
• AWS networking: VPCs, NAT and gateways
• EKS, ECS or Fargate
• Application performance and reliability tuning

Compensation and flexibility

$121.47-134.12 per hour; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+'s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.