Linux DevOps Engineer — TS/SCI Cleared (Onsite)

Shield Consulting Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 25 days

11 holidays

Healthcare day 1

401(k) 8% match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions seeks a Linux DevOps Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance and hands-on management of IT infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and secure, scalable deployments.

You will collaborate with product teams, automate tasks with Ansible/Terraform, and maintain system documentation. Telework is not offered; the position is full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; 5 additional years of SysAdmin experience may substitute for degree.
• Security+ certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with DevOps trends.

Skills

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Security+ Certification

Job description

Linux DevOps Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
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Telework: None

Basic Requirements:

• Security+ Cert
• 10 years of experience as a System Administrator
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5 additional years of experience as a System Administrator may be substituted for a degree

Job Description:

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Stay current with DevOps trends

Required Experience:

• Strong Linux experience

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Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position

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