Network and DevOps Engineer (I-3)

legato; Maryland; On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Paid time off including sick leave

11 federal holidays off

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Legato, LLC is seeking a Network and DevOps Engineer in the Ft. Meade, MD area. The role combines Linux system administration with modern DevOps, containerization, and hybrid cloud expertise.

Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining complex networks, building CI/CD pipelines, and using IaC tools like Ansible or Terraform. A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of software/system deployments, Linux admin, containerization, cloud and DevSecOps.
• Strong Linux admin and troubleshooting, especially RHEL/CentOS.
• Experience with LAN/CAN/WAN design, maintenance, upgrades.
• Hands-on with Cisco and Arista devices.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience required.
• Kubernetes cluster orchestration in the last 3 years.
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab or similar tools.
• IaC with Ansible or Terraform; Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and virtualization environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS; advanced degrees can substitute years.

Responsibilities

• Support administration, deployment, integration, maintenance, and optimization of complex systems and network infrastructure across environments.
• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain networks spanning LAN, CAN, WAN with Arista/Cisco devices.
• Configure connectivity between front-end and back-end components; troubleshoot issues across layers.
• Develop automation using Python/Bash; build/maintain Jenkins or GitLab pipelines; implement IaC with Ansible/Terraform.
• Deploy containerized apps using Docker/Kubernetes; manage clusters for availability, security, performance.
• Support and monitor hybrid cloud/virtualized environments; provide tech support through the lifecycle.

Skills

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Bash

DevSecOps

Network design

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Jenkins

GitLab

Arista

Cisco

Job description

Network and DevOps Engineer

Ft. Meade, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.

Salary Range: $220,000-$245,000, depending on experience.

What You Will Do

The Network and DevOps Engineer will support the administration, deployment, integration, maintenance, and optimization of complex systems and network infrastructure across development, testing, laboratory, and operational environments. This role combines strong Linux and network engineering expertise with modern DevOps practices, including automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud technologies.

The Engineer will design, configure, deploy, and maintain networked environments spanning LAN, CAN, and WAN infrastructure, working with technologies including Arista and Cisco network devices. The Engineer will configure and optimize connectivity between front-end and back-end system components while troubleshooting network, system, and application-level issues.

This individual will also administer RHEL/CentOS Linux environments, develop automation using Python and Bash, build and maintain Jenkins or GitLab pipelines, and implement infrastructure as code using Ansible or Terraform. The Engineer will deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes and manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on availability, scalability, security, and performance. Responsibilities will also include supporting and monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments and providing technical support throughout the system lifecycle.

Our minimum requirements for this role

• Twelve (12) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, particularly with RHEL/CentOS
• Experience with LAN, CAN, and WAN administration, including network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades
• Experience configuring and supporting Cisco and Arista network devices
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
• Experience scripting with Python and Bash
• Experience managing and monitoring hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science Four (4) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of required experience
• Active IAT Level II / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+, and CCNA certification
• Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support for critical system issues
• Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting

About Your New Company

Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.

Benefits

• We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits.
• A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave.
• Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off.
• 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule.
• There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.

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.

Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.