Senior DevOps Engineer

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Life and disability insurance

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral programs

Team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ LLC is seeking a seasoned systems engineer to deploy and configure applications, manage servers, and monitor performance across a DoD-focused environment in Maryland. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and in-person work with occasional telework up to one day per week.

You will deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot complex systems, maintain automation, and participate in rotating, 24/7 on-call support.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in STEM fields.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux systems.
• Experience with AWS and virtual machines.
• Docker Swarm, Docker and Docker Compose experience.
• Terraform and VM provisioning.
• Ansible and Git.
• GitLab CI/CD and distributed deployments.
• On-call pager support rotating every 4–6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Deploy applications and configure complex software.
• Manage servers and technology tools.
• Monitor performance and availability.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Maintain infrastructure automation.
• Participate in rotating emergency on-call support.

Skills

Linux

AWS

Docker Swarm

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Docker Compose

Git

On-call support

Education

STEM education

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: Up to 1 day/week telework, as tasking permits

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

Keep modern applications ready for real-world use. Automate deployments, improve infrastructure, and help resolve the issues that matter to users.

The mission

Support the modernization and sustainment of mission reporting applications through secure engineering, accessible interfaces and reliable software delivery.

What you’ll do

• Deploy applications and configure complex software
• Manage servers and technology tools
• Monitor performance and availability
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Maintain infrastructure automation
• Participate in rotating emergency on-call support

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of relevant experience. Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) education is listed; required degree level must be confirmed.
• Linux
• AWS and virtual machines
• Docker Swarm
• Distributed web application deployments and GitLab CI/CD
• Terraform and VM provisioning
• Ansible
• Docker and Docker Compose
• Git
• Rotating emergency 24/7 pager support is required, roughly one week every four to six weeks.

Preferred qualifications

• Python
• NiFi
• Elasticsearch
• Java/Spring Boot log troubleshooting
• HAProxy
• MongoDB

Compensation and flexibility

$84.31–$109.52 per hour in approximate pay; 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:

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.