ME00514-DevOps Engineer

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Company medical plan

Company paid dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Maryland is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical systems. The role requires designing and maintaining secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Candidates must possess active Top Secret/SCI clearance and have experience with containerization technologies, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code practices. This position offers robust benefits, including ample PTO and medical plans, along with a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $220,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Customer Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Experience automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automation scripts.
• Administer and secure RHEL systems in compliance with security requirements.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Runners and Argo CD.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

RHEL administration

Containerization with Docker

Kubernetes orchestration

CI/CD pipeline management

AWS cloud services

Collaboration skills

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Apache NiFi

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support a modernized, mission-critical operational system
• This role focuses on providing a reliable, highly available platform that orchestrates microservices using cutting-edge DevOps and cloud technologies
• The DevOps Engineer will design, automate, deploy, and maintain secure infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while working closely with software engineers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders in a classified environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation scripts to provision infrastructure, managed services, and operational tools using technologies such as Python, Ansible, and Terraform
• Installing, patching, hardening, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in compliance with security and accreditation requirements
• Installing, configuring, and performance tuning containerized and data processing platforms, including Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and Apache NiFi
• Implementing and managing cloud-native logging, monitoring, and metrics collection tools to support system observability, performance analysis, and troubleshooting
• Designing, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes using GitLab Runners and Argo CD
• Supporting deployment and operations within commercial cloud computing platforms, primarily Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Collaborating with development, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to ensure platforms are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with mission requirements
• Participating in system architecture discussions, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of platform and pipeline issues in production environments

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Customer Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code and automation scripts
• Hands‑on experience administering and securing RHEL environments
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab and GitOps‑based deployment using Argo CD.
• Familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure in AWS environments
• Understanding of DevOps best practices, automation, and system reliability principles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams and with stakeholders

Desired Qualifications

• Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including but not limited to EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling
• Understanding of AWS networking principles to include VPCs, NATs, IP Gateway
• Develop and manage Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure system uptime
• Kubernetes experience with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

160,000 - 220,000 USD per year(NBP)