Senior DevOps Engineer - 8335

Maverick Associates; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Maverick Associates seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a fast-paced team in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes Kubernetes, AWS, and automation to build scalable cloud and edge infrastructure.

The candidate will deploy and manage containerized services, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable systems. Security clearance considerations apply, with onsite requirements in Maryland.

Qualifications

• 9 years of DevOps or software development experience with related degree, or equivalent combination
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and deployment of infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS (EKS)
• Provide on-premise and edge infrastructure deployment as needed
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with developers to integrate applications into infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues
• Improve processes to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and infrastructure trends
• Mentor and lead engineering teams as needed
• Work onsite at customer site in Columbia, MD

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

(8335) Senior DevOps Engineer

Columbia, MD, US -- Senior Level - Full-time ID: 28335

Estimated Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is between $155,000 and $203,000 DOE

About our client:

Our client delivers high-quality solutions and services to IC, DoD, Federal, and commercial customers. Their security, software, and systems engineers and architects work at the forefront of national challenges, solving some of the most complex problems in cyber analytics and data science.

Our Client's Values

Professionalism and a mission-centric mindset are core to how they operate, shaping both their work and the way they conduct themselves.

They take pride in fostering a culture of learning, growth, and excellence --- for their employees, their partners, and the customers they serve.

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in Columbia, MD.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Seamlessly transition between hands-on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior-level impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance -- A current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9 years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
• Must be able to work on customer site in Columbia, MD 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus

Compensation

Our client is building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve exceptional results. Fostering an environment where high-calibre employees can shine means offering meaningful benefits and support both in the office and beyond.

The benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care.

Salary varies based on location, education, skills, experience, and contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000 and $203,000, representing one component of our client's overall compensation package.